Rewrite the expression without using grouping symbols.

–6(8 + 12)

a.
(–6) • 8 + 12

b.
(–6) • 8 + (–6) • 12

c.
–68 + 612

d.
(–6) + 8 • (–6) + 12

What is the value of x in the equation 6(x + 1) – 5x = 8 + 2(x – 1)?

Acompany charges $0.10 for each letter engraved. bobby plans to spend no more than $5.00 on the engraving on a jewelry box. write and solve an inequality to find the maximum number of letters he can have engraved.

Which diagram best shows how fraction bars can be used to evaluate 1/2 divided by 1/4?