Question

An equation is shown below:

(4x − 1) + (2x + 2) = 1

Which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation?

Answer 1

x = 0

Explanation:

combine like terms:

(4x − 1) + (2x + 2) = 1

4x + 2x = 6x

-1 + 2 = 1

6x + 1 = 1

-1 -1

6x = 0

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6 6

x = 0