Question

Find the equivalent expression for 3+2(2p+4t)

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer is 3+4p+8t

Answer 2

3+4p+8t

Explanation:

3+2(2p+4t)

The first step is to distribute the 2 outside the parentheses

3+2(2p)+2(4t)

Multiply

3+4p+8t

Since there are no like terms, we cannot combine anymore