Question

Simplify 2(x + 4) + 3(x - 4

Answer 1

The answer is:

5x - 4

Work/explanation:

Use the distributive property:

`\sf{2(x+4)+3(x-4)}`

`\sf{2x+8+3x-12}`

Combine like terms:

`\sf{5x-12+8}`

`\sf{5x-4}`

Hence, the answer is 5x -4.

Answer 2

Answer:=5x−4 =(2)(x)+(2)(4)+(3)(x)+(3)(−4)=2x+8+3x+−12Combine Like Terms:=2x+8+3x+−12=(2x+3x)+(8+−12)=5x+−4