Question

Write an equivalent expression for 1/4 (8x + 32) - 7x - 14

Answer 1

1/4 ( 8x + 32) - 7x - 14
= 1/4 . 8 (x + 4 ) - 7x - 14
= 2 ( x+ 4) - 7x - 14
= 2x + 8 - 7x - 14
= ( 2x - 7x) + ( 8 - 14 )
= -5x - 6 or - ( 5x + 6)

Answer 2

-(5 x + 6)

-5 x - 6

Explanation:

You could choose one of those. While I was simplifying I got both of those. Let me know if both are correct or only one of them.