Question

Simplify the expression 4x + 3(2x -1) -4x

Answer 1

6x−3

Explanation:

Distribute:

=4x+(3)(2x)+(3)(−1)+−4x

=4x+6x+−3+−4x

Combine Like Terms:

=4x+6x+−3+−4x

=(4x+6x+−4x)+(−3)

=6x+−3

Answer 2

6x-3

Explanation:

4x + 3(2x -1) -4x

Distribute the 3

4x +6x -3 -4x

Combine like terms

6x -3