Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2 (a + 2 b) minus a minus 2 b? 3 a + 2 b 3 a minus 2 b a minus 2 b a + 2 b

Answer 1

d

Explanation:

Answer 2

a + 2b

Explanation:

Given the expression

2(a+2b) - a-2b

Open the bracket

2a+(2)2b- a-2b

2a+4b - a-2b

Collect the like terms

2a-a+4b-2b

a + 2b

Hence the equivalent expression is a + 2b