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) About Me  (Show Source):
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What equation? Equations have equal signs in them -- that's where they get the name "equation"

To simplify the expression , proceed as follows:

Distribute the -1 over the inside parentheses:



Combine like terms:



Distribute the -4 across the remaining parentheses:



Collect like terms:



Done.

John