Question

Jaleel and Lisa are simplifying the expression 2(x-2) + 2 as shown

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

Jaleel is correct because 2 (x + 2) = 2x - 4

Explanation:

To solve 2 (x - 2) + 2:

2 (x - 2) + 2

Distribute

2x - 4 + 2

Combine like terms

2x - 2

Lisa did not distribute correctly :)