Question

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Solve the equation and check your solution.
1. 3(x+6)=18+3x
2. -2(x-1)=2-2x
3. x+4=-2+x
4. -2(x+2)=5-2x

Answer 1

1. 3x + 18 = 18 + 3x
2. -2x + 2 = 2 - 2x
3. 4 = -2 (the statement is false)
4. -4 = 5 (the statement is false)

Answer 2

Explanation:

3(x + 6)

3 × x + 3×6

3x + 18

-2 (x - 1)

-2 × x -2 × -1

-2x + 2

-2 (x + 2)

-2 × x + -2 × 2

-2x - 4