Question

Please help!

Write the sum, and then write an equivalent expression by collecting like terms and removing parentheses whenever possible.

a. -4 and 4b + 4
b. 3x and 1 -3x

Answer 1

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Explanation:

a. -4 and 4b + 4 = 4b

-4 and 4b + 4 = -4 + (4b + 4) = 4b + (4 - 4) = 4b + 0 = 4b

b. 3x and 1 - 3x = 1

3x and 1 - 3x = 3x + (1 - 3x) = 1 + (3x - 3x) = 1 + 0 = 1