Question

If 8x+2y=−2 is a true equation, what would be the value of −3(8x+2y)?

Answer 1

• 6

Explanation:

Given

• 8x + 2y = -2

Multiply both sides by -3

• -3(8x + 2y) = -2(-3)
• -3(8x + 2y) = 6

Answer 2

+6

Explanation:

8x+2y=2so,

-3(8x+2y)

-3(-2)

-3×-2

remember -×- is a + so,

the answer is +6