Question

3(x-6) + 4 + 5x - 6

(use distributive property)

please help asap!

Answer 1

8x - 20

Explanation:

3 (x - 6) + 4 + 5x - 6

1. Use distributive property

3x - 18 + 4 + 5x - 6

2. Combine like terms

3x - 20 + 5x

8x - 20

Answer 2

8x - 20

Explanation:

3(x - 6) + 4 + 5x - 6
`\longmapsto` Distribute 3 to (x - 6)

3(x) - 3(6) + 4 + 5x - 6

3x - 18 + 4 + 5x - 6

Simplify:

3x + 5x - 18 + 4 - 6

8x -18 - 2

8x - 20

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