in solving the equation for x to distribute a minus 4 on one side of the equation what needs to be done on the other side of the

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yuradex [85]

3 years ago

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in solving the equation for x to distribute a minus 4 on one side of the equation what needs to be done on the other side of the

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Mathematics

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IrinaVladis [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-21T10:10:57+03:00

IrinaVladis [17]3 years ago

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The distributive property is a simplification rule that does not change the value of an expression. Nothing need be done to the other side of the equation.

q = -4(3+x)
q = -4*3 -4*x . . . . . the -4 is distributed. The right side has not changed value.

aleksley [76] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-21T12:24:20+03:00

aleksley [76]3 years ago

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Q = -4(3+x)
q = -4*3 -4*x
q = -12-4x

Hope this helps!