Question

-4(3x+2)-5x what is the answer to this question?

Answer 1

Answer: -17x - 8

Explanation:

First, we distribute the -4 into the parenthesis:

-4(3x + 2) - 5x

-12x - 8 - 5x

Now, we combine like terms:

-12x - 8 - 5x

-17x - 8

You can't simplify this expression any further because of the variable, so this is your final answer :)

Answer 2

Explanation:

-4(3x+2)-5x

-12x - 8 - 5x

Solving like terms

-17x - 8

If you want to find the value of x then

-17x - 8 = 0

-17x = 8

x = 8/-17