Question

-2(x+6)+6x how to
simplify

Answer 1

4x + -12

Explanation:

First you need to multiply the -2 by the x and 6. This would simplify it to -2x + -12.

Then you need to add the 6x to the -2x.

This will bring the simplified answer to 4x + -12

Answer 2

4x - 12

Explanation:

1. Distribute the -2(Do -2 times x and -2 times 6)

-2x - 12 + 6x

2. Combine like terms

4x - 12.

That is it.