Question

Simplify 8(x + 3) - 2x.

Answer options:
A) 6 x + 3
B) 7 x
C) 6 x + 24

Any help is appreciated!

Answer 1

• 6x + 24 (C)

Explanation:

To simplify:

`8(x + 3) - 2x`

Opening the parentheses with Coeff. 8

`8x + 24 - 2x`

Now combining the like terms:

`8x - 2x + 24`

`6x + 24`

And the correct option is C.

Answer 2

C) 6x + 24

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define expression

8(x + 3) - 2x

Step 2: Simplify

1. Distribute 8: 8x + 24 - 2x
2. Combine like terms(x): 6x + 24