Question

Which of the following equations is equivalent to 3(a + 4) – 5(a – 2) = 22?

-2a + 2 = 22
8a + 2 = 22
8a + 22 = 22
-2a + 22 = 22

Answer 1

-2a+2=22

3(a+4)-5(a-2)=22
3a+12-5a-10=22
-2a+12-10=22
-2a+2=22