Step-by-step explanation:
P.S - The exact question is -
Given - Priya is simplifying the expression -2(4 - 2x) - 3 - 2x Her work is shown to the left.
To find - Priya's work is incorrect. Explain the error she made.
Proof -
Priya simplified the problem as follows :
-2( 4 - 2x ) - 3 - 2x
-8 - 2x - 3 - 2x
-11 - 4x
But the simplification has to be like
-2( 4 - 2x ) - 3 - 2x
⇒-2(4) - 2(-2x) - 3 - 2x
⇒-8 + 4x - 3 - 2x
⇒-8 - 3 + 4x - 2x
⇒-11 + 2x
So, Priya made an error in the second line.
In the second line it has to be -8 + 4x - 3 - 2x but Priya has written -8 - 2x - 3 - 2x.
