Question

HELP QUICK PLS 40 POINTS
Write the following expression in simplest form.

Answer 1

-1x+(9)

multiply the negative first across the second parenthesis and then do the math

Answer 2

Answer:

-1x+9

Step-by-step explanation:

Expression is a combination of terms, separated by signs.

We know that:

• -(a+b) = -a-b ..(i)

Given expression:

• (-3x/4 - 8) - (-17 + 2x/8)

Thus applying law (i):

• -3x/4 - 8 -(-17) -(2x/8)

We know by sign convention

• -*- = +
• +*- = -

Thus

• -3x/4 - 8 +17 - 2x/8

Solve now by rearranging like terms:

• (-3x/4 - 2x/8)+ (17-8)
• (-3x/4 - x/4) + 9 [Cancel 2 with 8]
• -3x-x/4 + 9
• -4x/4 + 9 (Take 4 as common denominator for LCM)
• -1x + 9

Option B looks good