Question

Simplify -2(x - 5) + 4(9 + x).

-2x + 10 + 36 + 4x
-2x - 10 + 36 + 4x
2x + 26
2x + 46

Answer 1

Distribute so..:
\[\LARGE -2(x-5)+4(9+x)\]
\[\LARGE -2x+10+36+4x\]
Combine like terms:
\[\LARGE (-2x+4x)+(10+36)\]
Final answer~
\[\LARGE 2x+46\]