Question

What is -4(x+1)+2 simplified

Answer 1

-4x-2

Explanation:

-4(x+1)+2

(-4) x -1 +2

-4x-2

Answer 2

Original equation: -4(x + 1) + 2

Distribute the -4 through the values in the parenthesis: -4(x) + -4(1) + 2

Simplify: -4x - 4 + 2

Combine like terms: -4x - 2

-4x - 2

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