Question

Which expression is equivalent to 6(2x + 3) - 4(5x + 2)

Answer 1

A simplified/equivalent expression your equation would be - 8x + 10

Explanation:

6(2x + 3) - 4(5x + 2)

Distribute:

= (6)(2x) + (6)(3) + (- 4)(5x) + (- 4)(2)

= 12x + 18 + - 20x + - 8

Combine Like Terms:

= 12x + 18 + - 20x + - 8

= (12x + - 20x) + (18 + - 8)

= - 8x + 10

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