Question

Distributive property


`6(2x + y) + 2y - 12x`
How can I simplify this expression and justify it ​

Answer 1

8y

Explanation:

6(2x+y) comes first 12x+6y then you take 2y and add it from 6y giving you 8y and that gives you the most simplified answer 12x and -12x cancel each other out

Answer 2

8y

Explanation:

=(6)(2x)+(6)(y)+2y+−12x

=12x+6y+2y+−12x

Combine Like Terms:

=12x+6y+2y+−12x

=(12x+−12x)+(6y+2y)

=8y