Question

Question 1-

If 2 > -a, then ____.

- a<-2
- a>2
- a<2
- a>-2

Question 2-
Sarah solves the equation as shown.
2(x+3)=8
1.2x+6=8
2.2x=2
3.x=1
In which step did Sarah use the distributive property?
-1
-2
-3

Answer 1

Answer: (1) c. -a < 2 (2) step 1

Explanation:

Hint: read it backwards (which flips the symbol)

2 > -a = -a < 2

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2(x + 3) = 2x + 6 is the distributive property

This was done in step 1.