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QuizMultiple Choice
Unit Test — Unit test
Question 10 • TX-College Prep Math A
Which method correctly solves the equation using the distributive property?
Answer
A
Negative 0.2 (x minus 4) = negative 1.7. Negative 0.2 x minus 4 = negative 1.7. Negative 0.2 x = 2.3. x = negative 11.5.
B
Negative 0.2 (x minus 4) = negative 1.7. x minus 4 = 0.34. x = 4.34.
C
Negative 0.2 (x minus 4) = negative 1.7. Negative 0.2 x + 0.8 = negative 1.7. Negative 0.2 x = negative 2.5. x = 12.5.
D
Negative 0.2 (x minus 4) = negative 1.7. Negative 0.2 x minus 0.8 = negative 1.7. Negative 0.2 x = negative 0.9. x = 4.5.