Question

Simplify 8 – 2(3x – 36) + 4x

A. 22x - 216
B. -2x – 288
C. -2x + 80
D. X + 900

Answer 1

C. -2x + 80

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

8 - 2(3x - 36) + 4x

Step 2: Simplify

1. [Distributive Property] Distribute -2: 8 - 6x + 72 + 4x
2. [Addition] Combine like terms (x): -2x + 8 + 72
3. [Addition] Combine like terms (Z): -2x + 80