Question

2) 4(5 + 4a) – 41-2a - 2) + 2

Answer 1

Let's simplify step-by-step.

4(5+4a)−41−2a−2)+2

Distribute:

=(4)(5)+(4)(4a)+−41+−2a+−2+2

=20+16a+−41+−2a+−2+2

Combine Like Terms:

=20+16a+−41+−2a+−2+2

=(16a+−2a)+(20+−41+−2+2)

=14a+−21

Answer:

=14a−21