SOLUTION: equation: -10=6n- (3n+12)
i understand about isolating the variable on one side, what is confusing me is the parenthesis. i think that needs to be solved first or is it assumed
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i understand about isolating the variable on one side, what is confusing me is the parenthesis. i think that needs to be solved first or is it assumed
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Question 699678: equation: -10=6n- (3n+12)
i understand about isolating the variable on one side, what is confusing me is the parenthesis. i think that needs to be solved first or is it assumed a 1 is in front of the parenthesis and then you could use distributive property and just remove parenthesis?? Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
The coefficient on the parenthetical term is NOT 1. Notice the minus sign between the 6n and the opening parentheses. That minus sign is part of the coefficient. Distribute -1 across the parentheses. If you simply remove the parentheses in this case you will end up with the wrong sign on the right hand side constant term.
John
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