Question

Use the distributive property to simplify the

following algebraic expression.
6(x+ 2) - 4x


*SOLVE THE PROBLEM ON THE TOP NOT THE BOTTOM*

Answer 1

2x+12

Explanation:

The distributive property states that the number outside the parenthesis can by multiplied by the individual terms within the parenthesis and still be equal. This means that 6(x+2) is equal to 6*x + 6*2. This gives you 6x+12. Then, to further simplify the expression, combine the like terms 6x and -4x. So, the final expression is 2x+12.