Question

How do you simplify: x+2(4x+2) ? Explain plz. Ty x3

Answer 1

Use the distributive property to distribute the 2 through the parentheses. After that, combine like terms.

Answer 2

x+2(4x+2)

Multiply 2 by each term inside the parentheses.
x+8x+4

Since x and 8x are like terms, add 8x to x to get 9x.
9x+4

Answer 3

When you combine like terms the x and 8x will it be 9x or 8x with the little 2 on top (squared).

Answer 4

Are they added or multiplied? If they're added it's 9x, if they're multiplied it's \(8x^2\)