The algebraic expression is 6(x+2)
A contraction would make the image smaller.
A negative number reflects the image and changes the size based on the number.
To make an image smaller the factor needs to be less than 1
so -0.5 and 0.5 would make the image smaller since 0.5 is less than 1.
Answer: 12
Step by step explanation:
First simplify both sides of the equation
( 4 )( b ) + ( 4 ) ( - 2 ) + -10 = 2b + 6 (distribute)
4b + -8 + -10 = 2b + 6
(4b) + (-8 + -10 ) = 2b + 6 (combine like terms)
4b + -18 = 2b + 6
4b - 18 = 2b + 6
Then subtract 2b from both sides
4b - 18 - 2b = 2b + 6 - 2b
2b - 18 = 6
After that you add 18 to both sides
2b - 18 + 18 = 6 + 18
2b = 24
2b/2 = 24/2
b = 12
