Question

Simplify 4(5x - 6) - 4(2x + 1)

12x - 5
12x - 20
12x - 28

Answer 1

Answer: 12x-20

Explaining:
4(5x-6)-4(2x+1)
Distribute the 4 and -4
20x-24 -8x-4
Rearrange to add
20x+-8x then 24+-4
12x-20

Answer 2

12x - 28

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

4(5x - 6) - 4(2x + 1)

Step 2: Simplify

1. Distribute: 20x - 24 - 8x - 4
2. Combine like terms (x): 12x - 24 - 4
3. Combine like terms (Z): 12x - 28