Question

Which expressions are equivalent to -6+4q+(-6q)

Answer 1

Answer:

-6 -2q

and

-2(3+q)

Step-by-step explanation:

-6+4q+(-6q)

Combine like terms

-6 + -2q

-6 -2q

We can factor out a -2

-2(3+q)

Answer 2

Answer:

-2 (q + 3)

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the following:

-6 + 4 q - 6 q

Grouping like terms, -6 + 4 q - 6 q = (4 q - 6 q) - 6:

(4 q - 6 q) - 6

4 q - 6 q = -2 q:

-2 q - 6

Factor -2 out of -2 q - 6:

Answer:  -2 (q + 3)