Question

Find an equivalent expression to 3 (4m-2)-2(m+5). write your answer as an expression with two terms

Answer 1

12m-6-2m+10 (10m+4) is the simplest it can go

Answer 2

10m - 16

Explanation:

3 (4m-2) -2(m+5)

The equivalent expression can be simplified as an expression with two terms as follows:

3 (4m-2) -2(m+5)

Open each parenthesis by multiplying the outside value with the values in the parenthesis.

3 (4m-2) = 12m - 6

-2(m + 5) = -2m -10

Bring the value together

12m - 6 -2m - 10

collecting like terms

12m -2m - 6 - 10

10m - 16