Jules wrote the expression below, but the first term got erased. If the expression simplifies to -46x + 18, find the missing term. ___ -4(12x - 5) +2x

Respuesta :

The missing term in the simlified expression s -2

Expressions

Expressions are mathematical statements that involve numbers and variables

Represent the missing term in the expression with y.

So, the equation that relates both expressions is:

[tex]-46x + 18 = y - 4(12x -5) + 2x[/tex]

Open the bracket

[tex]-46x + 18 = y - 48x +20 + 2x[/tex]

Collect like terms

[tex]-46x + 18 = y - 46x +20[/tex]

Add 46x to both sides

[tex]18 = y +20[/tex]

Subtract 20 from both sides

[tex]y = -2[/tex]

Hence, the missing term is -2

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