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

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Daemes asked Mar 3, 2023

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

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given

8x + 2y = -2

Multiply both sides by -3

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

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Answer:

Explanation:

8x+2y=2so,

-3(8x+2y)

-3(-2)

-3×-2

remember -×- is a + so,

the answer is +6

Kryptic answered Mar 6, 2023

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