Question

An equation is shown below: (4x − 1) + (2x + 2) = 1 Which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation?

The equation can become 6x + 1 = 1 by combining like terms.

The equation can become 3x + 4x = 1 by solving the terms in the brackets.

The equation can become 3x + 4x = 1 by applying the associative property of multiplication.

The equation can become 6x + 1 = 1 by applying the distributive property.

Answer 1

Answer: First option is correct.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

`(4x-1)+(2x+2)=1`

First step is to collect the like terms together :

`(4x-1)+(2x+2)=1\\\\4x+2x-1+2=1\\\\6x+1=1`

The equation can become 6x + 1 = 1 by combining like terms.

On the other hand we didn't apply distributive property.

Hence, First option is correct.

Answer 2

A because u are combining like terms