Question

Simplify the following expression.

10a - 6(a + 4)
A.
4a - 4
B.
4a - 24
C.
14a + 24
D.
4a + 24

Answer 1

B. 4a-24

Explanation:

10a-6(a+4)

10a-6a-24 --- Distribute the negative 6 across the (a+4)

10a-6a=4a

4a-24

-20a

Answer 2

Fist step is first, let's focus on 6(a+4)
6*a is 6a and then 6*4 is 24
now you have 10a-6a+24
10a-6a=4a so
4a+24 is the answer