Question

clara played a video game before she left the house to go on a walk. She started with 0 points, lost 6 points 3 times, won 4 points, and then lost 2 points. How many points did she have when she left the house to go on a walk?

Answer 1

Let p = points. 0 -6(3) + 4 - 2 = p. Simplify multiplication to get -18 + 4 - 2. -18 + 4 = -14 - 2 = -16.

Answer 2

-12 points

This is because if she lost 6 points 3 times you have -18 points. Add four points to that  you have -14. Subtract from THAT you have -12.