Question

What is the solution to the equation -4(2x+3) - 2x + 1-(8x + 2)?
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Answer 1

-8x - 13

Explanation:

-4(2x + 3) - 2x + 1 - (8x + 2)

-8x - 12 - 2x + 1 - 8x - 2

-18x - 13

Answer 2

-18x -13

Explanation:

-4(2x+3) - 2x + 1-(8x + 2)

We cannot solve since there is no equals, but we can simplify

Distribute

-8x -12 -2x +1 -8x -2

Combine like terms

-8x-2x -8x -12 +1 -2

-18x -13