Question

Simplify 8 (y +1 ) - 2 (x + 3)

Answer 1

8y+2-2x

Explanation:

Use the distributive property to multiply 8 by y+1.

8y+8−2(x+3)

Use the distributive property to multiply −2 by x+3.

8y+8−2x−6

Subtract 6 from 8 to get 2.

8y+2−2x

Answer 2

8y - 2x + 2

Explanation:

Distribute;

8y + 8 - 2x - 6

Combine like terms;

8y - 2x + 2