Question

Simplify the following expression

3x + 2(x +6) -4 -2x

A. 3x + 2
B. 7x + 8
C. 3x + 8
D.7x + 10

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

3x+2(x+6)-4-2x.

First, we do the parenthesis.

This gives us: 3x+2x+12-4-2x.

Then, we reorder so like terms are together.

This gives us: 3x+2x-2x+12-4.

Then, we combine like terms.

This gives us: 3x+8, which is C.