Question

Simplify the following expression completely. 3(2x-1)+5(2x-1)
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Answer 1

= 16x - 8

Explanation:

3(2x - 1) + 5(2x - 1)

8(2x - 1)

16x - 8

Answer 2

16x - 8

Explanation:

Given expression,

→ 3(2x - 1) + 5(2x - 1)

Simplifying the expression,

→ 3(2x - 1) + 5(2x - 1)

→ 6x - 3 + 10x - 5

→ (6x + 10x) + (-3 - 5)

→ 16x +(-8)

→ 16x - 8

Hence, solution is 16x - 8.