Question

What should be completed first when simplifying 2(x − 3) + 6(4x + 1)?

Combine like terms.
Subtract x − 3.
Distribute the 2 to the x − 3 and the 6 to the 4x + 1.
None of these choices are correct.

Answer 1

Distribute the 2 to the z-3 and the 6 to the 4x+1

Explanation:

I'm not sure why it says none of the choices are correct. According to the distributive property, which is followed in any similar algebraic equation. You distribute values first and then combine like terms and go on from there. Hope this helps.