Question

Select all expressions that are

equivalent to 8x + 2 – (4x — 2)
(Select all that apply.)
8x + - 4x + 2 + 2
8x + 2 – 4x – 2
8x - 4x + 2 – 2
8x + 2 + - 4x - -2
8x + 4

Answer 1

a) 8x + - 4x + 2 + 2

d) 8x + 2 + - 4x - -2

Explanation:

Solving for the above expression

8x + 2 – (4x — 2)

Step 1

Expand the brackets

8x + 2 - 4x + 2

Step 2

Collect like terms

8x - 4x + 2 + 2

Step 3

4x + 4

Therefore, the expressions that are

equivalent to 8x + 2 – (4x — 2)

a) 8x + - 4x + 2 + 2

d) 8x + 2 + - 4x - -2