Question

Simplify the expression 2(10) + 2(x - 4)

A. 2x + 16
B. x + 12
C. 2x + 12
D. x + 16

Answer 1

The answer is C

2(10) + 2(x-4)
= 20 + (x-4)
= 20 + 2x - 8

12 + 2x
(alt. 2x + 12)

Answer 2

`\sf \: c) \: 2x + 12`

Explanation:

Given expression,

→ 2(10) + 2(x - 4)

Let's simplify the expression,

→ 2(10) + 2(x - 4)

→ 20 + 2x - 8

→ 2x + (20 - 8)

→ 2x + (12)

→ 2x + 12

Hence, the answer is 2x + 12.