Question

Is -1-126
(-12b - 6 + 9b - 18) equivalent to 2(b + 8)? Show your work.(please help)

Answer 1

Answer:

Well, -1-126 (-12b - 6 + 9b - 18) equals 378b + 2023.

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract numbers:

−1−126 (−12−6+9−18)

−1−126 (−12−24+9)

Combine like terms:

−1−126 (−12−24+9)

−1−126 (−3−24)

Then you'll have to distribute:

−1−126 (−3−24)

−1+378 + 3024

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