Advanced MathEasy–MediumConstant after simplifying a difference
Advanced Math practice question
When 3(x − 2) − 2(x + 1) is simplified, the result is x + c, where c is a constant. What is the value of c?
Answer: -8
3x − 6 − 2x − 2 = x − 8.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 8
- 8 has the sign wrong.
- If you answered -4
- −4 forgets to distribute the −2 over the +1.
- If you answered -7
- −7 comes from −6 − 1.
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