Question

Simplify 22-5(2x+4)
a. -10x+26
b. -10x+2
c. 34x+4
d. 34x+68

Answer 1

Hi.


`22-5(2x+4) \\ \\ \implies 22-10x-20 \\ \\ \implies -10x+22-20 \\ \\ \implies -10x +2`

Hence,

The correct option is
`\boxed{\sf b. -10x+2}`

Thanks.

Answer 2

b. -10x+2


First, distribute the -5 to the 2x+4, giving you -10x-20. Then, just add the 22 to get -10x+2.