Question

Now more work than just the answer.
12 – 2 + 4(1 + 42)
How do I simplify this

Answer 1

`182`

Explanation:

First we expand this equation using the rule

`x(y + z) = xy + xz`

Thus,

`12 - 2 + 4(1 + 42)`

`12 - 2 + 4 * 1 + 4 * 42`

`12 - 2 + 4 + 168`

Add/Subtract from left to right:

`10 + 4 + 168`

`14 + 168`

`182`