Question

Simplify the expression: 2(2 + g) =

Answer 1

answer: 4+2g

explanation: you have to use the distributive property to get rid of the 2 that is outside the parentheses. to do so, you would multiply the 2 to what is inside the parentheses and that would give you 4+2g.

Answer 2

4 + 2g

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Distributive Property

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

2(2 + g)

Step 2: Expand

1. Distribute 2: 2(2) + 2(g)
2. Multiply: 4 + 2g