29.3k views
4 votes
Simplify the following expression. 5(4 + 3c) - 12

2 Answers

4 votes
The answer to the question is “8+15c” you multiply 5 and 4 and it equals to 20 and after that you subtract 20 and 12 which equal “8+15c”
User Minkyu
by
8.6k points
3 votes

Answer:

5(4 + 3c) - 12 = 15c + 8

Explanation:

1st step, expand it to make it a little easier to solve, 20 + 15c - 12

2nd step, subtract, 20 - 12 = 8

3rd step simplify, 15c + 8

User Leo Lei
by
8.5k points