Question

Simplify the problem using the distributive property.
2(3x-5)
4- 3(x+1)

Answer 1

2(3x-5)

6x-10

4-3(x+1)

4-3x+1

-3x+1+4

-3x+5

6x-10-3x+5

6x-3x+5-10

3x-5

hope it helps!

Answer 2

2(3x−5)(4)−3(x+1)

Distribute:

=24x+−40+(−3)(x)+(−3)(1)

=24x+−40+−3x+−3

Combine Like Terms:

=24x+−40+−3x+−3

=(24x+−3x)+(−40+−3)

=21x+−43

Answer:

=21x−43