Question

Simplify the expression -12 + 2(3x + 5) + 4x

Answer 1

1) distribute\[a(x+b)=ax+ab\]2) Combine like terms\[ax + c + bx+d=(a+b)x+(c+d)\]

Answer 2

solve brackets and then add and subtract

Answer 3

-12 + 2(3x + 5) + 4x (multiply through the parenthesis)
-12 + 6x + 10 + 4x (combine like terms)
10x - 2
do you need to factor ? If so...
10x - 2 = 2(5x - 1)

Answer 4

The answer is 10x - 2 or if you need it factored it is 2(5x - 1)