Question

Simplify −4(x+1)+6x . Write your answer in factored form.

Answer 1

2(x - 2)

Explanation:

- 4(x + 1) + 6x ← distribute parenthesis by - 4

= - 4x - 4 + 6x ← collect like terms

= 2x - 4 ← factor out 2 from each term

= 2(x - 2)

Answer 2

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Let's simplify this expression.

The first step is to use the distributive property, which states:-

`\bigstar{\boxed{a(b+c)}`

Simplify:-

`\bigstar{\boxed{-4(x+1)}`

`\longmapsto\sf{-4x-4}`

Add 6x:-

`\longmapsto\sf{-4x+6x-4}`

Combine Like Terms:-

`\longmapsto\sf{2x-4}`

Now, we should write our answer in factored form, so we factor 2 out:-

`\longmapsto\sf{2(x-2)}`

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