Question

Is 1+4(3x-10)-12x equivalent to -39? Explain.

Answer 1

1+12x-40-12x= -39
Cancel +12x and -12x since equals 0
1-40= -39
-39= -39
It is equivalent. Good luck.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Review a given problem : $1+4(3x-10)-12x$

2.distributive property:  $4\left(3x-10\right) = 12x-40$

$=1+12x-40-12x$

3. Simplify:  $1+12x-40-12x$

$-39 +12x-12x$

$=-39$