Question

(2x)(-x)+8-2x simplify please.

Answer 1

-4x+8

PEMDAS

MULTIPLICTION

2 times -1 = -2 hence -2x

ADDITION

You cant add a constant with a variable

SUBTRACTION

left with -2x+8-2x

-2 minus -2 = -4

add your x back in,

-4x + 8

Answer 2

-2(x²+x-4)

Explanation:

(2x)(-x)+8-2x

= -2x(x) + 8 -2x

= -2x² - 2x + 8

= -2(x²+x-4)