Question

Simplify 2(x+4)+3(x-4)
5X+4
5x-4
5x​

Answer 1

5x-4

Step-by-step explanation:

what you want to do is distribute:

2(x+4)+3(x-4)

result of distributing:

2x+8+3x-12

then combine like terms:

2x+3x= 5x

8-12= -4

The answer would be: 5x-4

Answer 2

Answer:
5x - 4

Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1 - Distribute

2(x + 4) + 3(x - 4)
2x + 8 + 3x - 12

Step 2 - Combine like terms

2x + 8 + 3x - 12
2x + 3x + 8 - 12
5x - 4