Question

What is the simplified expression One-half (8 x + 4) + one-third (9 minus 3 x)

Answer 1

3x+5

Explanation:

1/2 (8 x + 4) + 1/3 (9 - 3 x)

Distribute

4x+2 + 3-x

Combine like terms

4x-x +2+3

3x +5