Question

What is “8 - 4(-x + 5)” equivalent too?

Answer 1

answer 4( - 3 + x)

factor expression

1. 4(2 - ( - x + 5)
2. 4(2 + x - 5)

answer

`4( - 3 + x)`

simplify the expression

`8 - 4( - x + 5)`

answer

`- 12 + 4x`

Answer 2

4x -12

Explanation:

8 - 4(-x + 5)

Distribute

8 -4(-x) -4(5)

8 +4x -20

4x -12