Question

Simplify 2(x + 4) + 3(x - 4)
5x - 4
5x
5x + 4

Answer 1

do you have any ideas?

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

First you must distribute each half of the expression

Answer 4

the right answer is 5x-4 because if you write the problem out like this:

2(x + 4) + 3(x - 4)
2(x+4) = 2x+8
2x+8 + 3(x-4)
3(x-4) = 3x-12
2x+8 +3x-12= 5x-4

Answer 5

I was trying to go one on one to help slipknot each step of the way

Answer 6

doing that takes longer tbh

Answer 7

It does but its worth it.

Answer 8

its better if you tell what th answer is then explain or show how you got it

Answer 9

the*

Answer 10

true. But there is more than one way to skin a cat

Answer 11

true

Answer 12

THey could disregard the solution and look at the answer. It helps to engage the person so they know what they are doing, but I can respect your method.

Answer 13

i mean im just going off of what i was told in the past but every method is acceptable except for just telling the answer and not explaining how you got it

Answer 14

thanks XD

Answer 15

I have been told the same. I just expanded on it a little.

Answer 16

your welcome slip

Answer 17

Your welcome!