Question

Which expression is equivalent to -3(2x - 8) + 4x?

Answer 1

- 2x + 24

Explanation:

- 3(2x - 8) + 4x ← distribute parenthesis by - 3

= - 6x + 24 + 4x ← collect like terms

= - 2x + 24 or 24 - 2x

Answer 2

Hey there!

-3(2x - 8) + 4x

DISTRIBUTE -3 within the parentheses

= -3(2x) - 3(-8) + 4x

= -6x + 24 + 4x

COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

= (-6x + 4x) + (24)

= -6x + 4x + 24

= -2x + 24

Therefore, your answer should be:

-2x + 24

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