Question

Which expression are equivalent to -6(b+2) + 8? Choose all that apply ( -6b + 2+ 8 , -6b -4, none of the above )

Answer 1

-6(b+2) + 8

1. Distribute -6 inside the parentheses.

-6b-12 + 8

This means that the first option (-6b+2+8) can't be a possible answer because 2+8 = 10, while -12+8 = -4.

Simplify this expression by combining the like terms, -12 and 8. After combining you get -4, and -6b-4 is an option, so that means that your answer will be -6b-4.

Answer is:

-6b-4