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3 April, 03:58

Expand and simplify 2 (5x+4) + 3 (2x-1)

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  1. 3 April, 04:34
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    2 (5x+4) + 3 (2x-1)

    Use the distributive property for both sets of parenthesis:

    2 (5x+4) = 2*5x + 2*4 = 10x+8

    3 (2x-1) = 3*2x - 3*1 = 6x-3

    Now you have:

    10x+8 + 6x-3

    Now combine like terms:

    10x + 6x = 16x

    8-3 = 5

    The final answer is 16x+5
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