Question

Which of the following equations is equivalent to 4(a + 2) – 2(a – 8) = 24?

Answer 1

Answer: 2a+24=24

Step-by-step explanation: How to get the CORRECT answer:

4(a+2)-2(a-8)

4a + 8 - 2 (a-8)

4a + 8 - 2a + 16

2a + 8 + 16

2a + 24

Final Answer: 2a + 24

I also got it correct on my test, hope this helps :)

Answer 2

Explanation:

4a + 8 - 2a + 16 = 24

Solving like terms

2a + 24 = 24

2a = 24 - 24

2a = 0