Question

All of the following are equivalent except _____. -4(x - 2) -4x - 8 8 - 4x -4x + 8

Answer 1

-4(x-2)

STEP:

This is because since there is a negative and negative, it becomes positive. As you can see, -4×-2 is 8. That's positive. You want negative.

Answer 2

-4x-8

Explanation:

-4(x - 2) Distribute -4x +8

-4x-8 Factor -4(x+2) This one is different

8 - 4x Rewrite the order -4x+8

-4x+8