Question

A.) Simplify the expression and explain each step

4(3x+2)-2

b.) Factor the expression completely
20b-16

Answer 1

4(3x+2)-2

distribute

4*3x + 4*2 -2

12x +8-2

combine like terms

12x+6

b) 20b-16

you can factor out a 4

4(5b-4)