Question

please distribute and explain

3(x+1)+2(x-4)

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Answer 1

Stargurl, multiply coefficient outside the parenthesis.

3 * x + 3*1 + 2x -8

Answer 2

first distribute the 3 over the x + 1 in the first parentheses
This means you multiply the x than the + 2 by 3:-

3(x + 1) = 3*x + 3*1 = 3x + 3

Answer 3

Then add :) 3x + 3 + 2x -8

5x -5 is your solution.

Answer 4

- then do the same process with + 2(x - 4)
(remember that a -quantity times a + = - quantity)

Answer 5

@welshfella still dont understand it like every time i do this i know but then i forget an it gets harder every time someone tries to explain it again

Answer 6

ohhh i get it thank you @Brrandyn

Answer 7

the best way to get confident is to practice them