Question

Question 1 (1 point)

Which of the equations listed below is equivalent to 48=-8(3b/4+2)

A. 48= -6b+2
B. 48= -6b-16
C. -384= -6b-16
D. -384= 3b+16

Answer 1

Answer: OPTION B.

Explanation:

Given the equation
`48=-8((3b)/(4)+2)` you can find an equivalent equation by simplifying it.

You need to remember the multiplication of signs:

`(-)(-)=+\\(+)(+)=+\\(+)(-)=-`

Now you can apply the Distributive property:

`48=((-8)(3b))/(4)+(-8)(2)\\\\48=(-24b)/(4)-16`

Simplifying the equation, you get:

`48=-6b-16`

You can observe that this equivalent equation matches with the equation provided in option B.