Answer:
32 − 8
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Rearrange terms
− 4 (2 − 8)
− 4 (− 8 + 2)
2. Distribute
− 4 (− 8 + 2)
<u><em>32x - 8</em></u>
Multiplying positive numbers always comes out positive, no matter how many there are. So you can forget about the positive ones.
Every two negative numbers in a multiplication produce a positive.
Another way to say that is: If the number of negative ones is EVEN,
the answer is positive, and if it's ODD, the answer is negative.
That monster product of eight numbers in problem #12 will be negative,
because there are an odd amount of negative factors in it.
Answer:
Answer choice B
Step-by-step explanation:
When you factor the equation, 12 only has 6x2 to equal the -12x. This means that you'll factor it into (3x-6)(x-2). When you set either of these equal to 0, the x value is 2.
