Question

Which expression is equivalent to 8(b + c) + 2c – 3b?

5b + 10c

11b + 10c


5b + 3c

11b + 3c

Can you do it step by step please?

Answer 1

you can combine like terms, as follows:
8b+8c+2c-3b
10c+5b

Answer 2

it would be equivalent to the first expression

Answer 3

to further break it down, the first step is to distribute b and c with 8, which gives you 8b and 8c

Answer 4

8(b + c) + 2c – 3b

Step 1: expand the bracket

8b + 8c + 2c - 3b

Step 2: Group the similar alphabets

8b - 3b + 8c + 2c

Step : Combine the similar alphabets

(8-3)b + (8+2)c
= 5b + 10c

Answer 5

Thanks both of you! Very helpfull!