If I use distributive property to solve this problem how would I do it? 1(2x+4) -2+2=10

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Spectrum · Answer

We just started learning this and I just be sitting in the back of class staring like 0-0

Extrinix · Answer

Ok, so first off do you know what you have to do first?

kittybasil · Answer

Rewording:$$1(2x+4)-2+2=10$$Firstly, you can see that two numbers cancel out:$$1(2x+4)\cancel{\color{red}{-2+2}}=10$$$$\therefore1(2x+4)=10$$Now we apply the distributive property, which is $a(b+c)=a(b)+a(c)$. Based on that, what should the next step be?

Extrinix · Answer

Annnd I got canceled out... as usual...

kittybasil · Answer

kittybasil wrote:

Rewording:$$1(2x+4)-2+2=10$$Firstly, you can see that two numbers cancel out:$$1(2x+4)\cancel{\color{red}{-2+2}}=10$$$$\therefore1(2x+4)=10$$Now we apply the distributive property, which is $a(b+c)=a(b)+a(c)$. Based on that, what should the next step be?

Hint: $b=2x$ I know, usually when you start working with the Distributive property each placeholder variable is a single-digit term, but now we're going with algebraic expressions and variable unknowns.

kittybasil · Answer

extrinix wrote:

Annnd I got canceled out... as usual...

nah, you've got a medal from OP. I'm just here as the tip machine. 😂

kittybasil · Answer

I don't want that medal so don't throw it this way! runs away quickly

Spectrum · Answer

So 2x+4=10

Spectrum · Answer

subtract 4 from both sides, 2x=6

kittybasil · Answer

Correct! You're doing great 🎉

Spectrum · Answer

divide both sides by 2 and x=3

Spectrum · Answer

thenkyou extrinix and basil

Extrinix · Answer

No need to thank me...

kittybasil · Answer

Absolutely thank him. He was here first. Also I go by Kitt haha

kittybasil · Answer

Good luck on your studies! ⭐

kittybasil · Answer

extrinix wrote:

I'm going to swap your name around a bit, Bay.

No pls. I only go by my full user or Kitt. 😔

Spectrum · Answer

Thenkyou! ❤️🔢 no need to make this post off-topic. so plez dont❤️❤️

kittybasil · Answer

It's okay. Just clarifying what people should use to refer to me is all. 😊