SOLUTION: -2(1-5)=3(7-8) I need to show work.

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Question 678946: -2(1-5)=3(7-8)
I need to show work.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two Options
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Option 1 - easiest
Solve the parentheses first
1-5 = -4
7-8 = -1
-2(-4) = 3(-1)
8+%3C%3E+-3
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Option 2
Distribute the -2 and 3
-2(1) - 2(-5) = 3(7) + 3(-8)
-2 + 10 = 21 - 24
8+%3C%3E+-3
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