SOLUTION: How Do I simplify the following equation:
4 - 4[5 - (3x + 2)]
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Question 322394: How Do I simplify the following equation:
4 - 4[5 - (3x + 2)]
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What equation? Equations have equal signs in them -- that's where they get the name "equation"
To simplify the expression \right)\ \ )
, proceed as follows:
Distribute the -1 over the inside parentheses:
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Combine like terms:
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Distribute the -4 across the remaining parentheses:
Collect like terms:
Done.
John
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