Question

Simplify.
2(x+4) - 8
A) 2x + 4
B) 2x + 8 - 8
C 2x
D 2x - 4

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

2(x+4) - 8

Use distributive property.

2
`*` x = 2x.

2
`*` 4 = 8.

= 2x + 8 - 8

= 2x

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

2(x+4)-8

2x+8-8

2x