Question

Use the distributive property to simplify 2-(-3a+4)

Answer 1

-2+3a

Explanation:

Distribute the -(-3a+4) first

2+3a-4=

-2+3a

Answer 2

3a -2

Explanation:

2-(-3a+4)

Distribute the minus sign to each term inside the parentheses

2 - -3a -4

2 + 3a -4

Combine like terms

2-4 +3a

-2 +3a

We usually put the variables first

3a -2