Question

Write the following expression without parenthesis and simplify fully 4-2(x+3)

Answer 1

-4 - 2x

Explanation:

To solve the expression 4-2(x+4) we will first need to make all signs reasonable:

4 - 2(x+4)

4 + (-2)(x+4)

Next we will need to distribute the -2 out since it is being multiplied:

4 + (-2x) + (-2)(4)

4 + (-2x) + (-8)

Lastly we will combine like terms:

4 + (-2x) + (-8)

-4 + (-2x)

-4 - 2x

Considering there are no other like terms or multiplication, our final expression is -4 - 2x

Answer 2

-2x-2

Explanation:

this is the right answer