SOLUTION: When you have a prolem for example ( x - 4 ) ( -2 ) when you are saloveing does the x count or do you not salove it at all.
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Question 656489: When you have a prolem for example ( x - 4 ) ( -2 ) when you are saloveing does the x count or do you not salove it at all.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, x is the variable. It is standing in the place, representing, some unknown number.
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(x - 4)(-2)
Distribute the -2
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-2(x) - 2(-4)
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