Question

In order to solve for the variable in the equation 2 (4 x + 3) + 4 = 3 x minus (2 x + 4), Giovanni first applies the distributive property. Which equation is a result of this step?

Answer 1

A or 8x + 6 + 4 = 3x - (2x + 4)

Explanation:

Answer 2

8x + 6 + 4 = 3x - (2x + 4)

Explanation:

When Gio applies the distributive property, the equation above is the result. Naturally, I look at the 1st parenthesis I see and start the 1st distributive property there first. The 2nd distributive property would be the other parenthesis where you multiply by -1, so you would get 8x + 6 + 4 = 3x - 2x - 4