Question

Simplify 2(x+3)-2(x-6)

Answer 1

2 (x+3) -2 (x-6) =18

Explanation:

2 (x+3)= 2x+6

=2x+6-2 (x-6)

-2 (x-6)= -2x+12

=2x+6-2x+12

=2x-2x+6+12

6+12

=18

Answer 2

18

Explanation:

=(2)(x)+(2)(3)+(−2)(x)+(−2)(−6)

=2x+6+−2x+12

Combine Like Terms:

=2x+6+−2x+12

=(2x+−2x)+(6+12)