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ElenaW [278]
3 years ago
5

For the equation -2(x+1) = 8, Caitlin distributes the 2 to get, -2x +2 = 8. Then she subtracts the 2 from both sides to get -2x

= 6. Lastly she divides both sides by -2 to get x =-3. Did Caitlin use the distributive property correctly?(Site 2)
Mathematics
1 answer:
mamaluj [8]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

No.

Step-by-step explanation:

She wronged in Step 2, -2x + 2 = 8 .

The correct way is :

-2(x+1) = 8

-2x <u>–</u> 2 = 8

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