Year 7 maths · O.8 · One-step and two-step equations
Equations with parentheses and negative numbers
Distribute, or divide both sides by the number outside the parentheses first.
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Solve for x: −5(x + 1) = 25
Answer: -6
Solve for x: −4(x + 5) = −32
Answer: 3
Solve for x: −3(x + 5) = 0
Answer: -5
Tip: Distribute, or divide both sides by the number outside the parentheses first.
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