Question

Which is a simplified form of the expression -6a + 2(2a + 2)?

A.-2a + 4
B. -2a - 4
C. 2a + 4
D. 2a - 4

Answer 1

Answer A is correct

Explanation:

First Solve the brackets

`- 6a + 2(2a + 2) \\ - 6 a+ 4a + 4`

Then combine like terms

`- 6 a+ 4a + 4 \\ - 2 a + 4`

Answer 2

-2a +4

Explanation:

-6a + 2(2a + 2)

Distribute

-6a +4a +4

Combine like terms

-2a +4