Question

Simplify 12(x-4)+4(x+7)

Answer 1

16x - 20

Explanation:

12(x-4)+4(x+7)

Applying the distributive law to both parentheses:-

= 12x - 48 + 4x + 28

= 16x - 20

Answer 2

Expand

12x - 48 + 4x + 28

Collect like terms

(12x + 4x) + (-48 + 28)

Simplify

16x - 20