Question

For the equation -2(x+1) = 8, Caitlin distributes the 2 to get, -2x +2 = 8. Then she subtracts the 2 from both sides to get -2x = 6. Lastly she divides both sides by -2 to get x =-3. Did Caitlin use the distributive property correctly?(Site 2)

Answer 1

No.

Explanation:

She wronged in Step 2, -2x + 2 = 8 .

The correct way is :

-2(x+1) = 8

-2x – 2 = 8