Question

Select all expressions that are equivalent to 16x − 12 − 24x + 4 by showing your work & explain your reasoning. 1)40x - 16 2)4 - 12 - 4x + (- 4x) 3) 8x - 8 4)-8 (r + 1)

Answer 1

4 - 12 - 4x + (- 4x)

-8 (x + 1)

Explanation:

16x - 12 - 24x + 4

16x - 24x - 12 + 4

-8x - 8

1)40x - 16 = not equivalent

2)4 - 12 - 4x + (- 4x)

4 - 12 - 4x - 4x

-8 - 8x = - 8x - 8 (equivalent)

3) 8x - 8 (not equivalent)

4)-8 (x + 1) = - 8x - 8 (equivalent)