Question

Simplify the expression by
distributing, then combining like
terms!
4 (3x + 2) - 6

Answer 1

`12x+2`

Explanation:

The first step is to distribute the 4 to the parenthesis. This turns the equation into:

`(12x+8)-6`

We can remove the parenthesis now. Also, now we combine like terms. There are no other variables in the equation, so we leave the 12x alone. Combine the +8 and the -6 to get +2. This leaves the equation at:

`12x+2`

Answer 2

`\boxed {12x + 2}`

Explanation:

Solve the following expression:

`4(3x + 2) - 6`

-Use Distributive Property:

`4(3x + 2) - 6`

`12x + 8 - 6`

-Combine like terms:

`12x + 8 - 6`

`\boxed {12x + 2}`