Question

3(4x + 2) +2(x-1) please help me with this equation

Answer 1

1) Multiply and expand the brackets:

12x + 6 + 2x - 2

2) Combine like terms (combine terms that have an x together, and those that don't together.)

14x + 4

If the question wanted you to simplify the expression, then 14x + 4 is your answer. However, to solve for x, you could equate the expression to 0, but I'm not too sure of this part.

14x + 4 = 0

14x = - 4

x = - 4/14

x = - 2/7

Answer 2

14x + 4

Explanation:

3(4x+2) + 2(x-1)

Distribute by multiplying into the bracket

=12x + 6 + 2x - 2

Group like terms by adding and subtracting

= 14x + 4