Question

Simplify the algebraic expression: 4(3x + y) – 2(x – 5y)

A. 12x + 4y
B. 10x – 4y
C. 10x + 14y
D. 12x – 6y

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

First use distribution

4(3x+y)= 12x+4y

and

-2(x-5y)= -2x+10y

combine the 2 answers

10x+14y