Question

Wo students were asked to simplify 3 - 4(2x + 1) + 2. Jamie's work is below: 3 - 4(2x + 1) + 2 -1(2x+1) + 2 -2x - 1 + 2 -2x +1 Is Jamie correct? Explain your answer. [

Answer 1

Answer:

x=1/8

Step-by-step explanation:

3 -4(2x+1) +2

3-8x-4+2=0

3-8x-2=0

-8x+1=0

8x-1=0   (simplified form)