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  • 20-07-2024
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use the distributive property to answer the equation -2 (- 4X +3) = 18



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biriyani
biriyani biriyani
  • 20-07-2024

Answer :

  • x = 3

Solution :

  • -2 (- 4X +3) = 18

distribute -2 across (-4x+3)

  • -2(-4x) -2(+3) = 18

simplify

  • 8x - 6 = 18

add 6 to both sides

  • 8x - 6 + 6 = 18 + 6

simplify

  • 8x = 24

isolate x by dividing both sides by 8

  • 8x/8 = 24/8
  • x = 3
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