Question

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

Answer 1

Therefore, 2(5x + 4) +3(2x -1) simplifies to 16x + 5.

Explanation:

Expanding and simplifying 2(5x + 4) +3(2x -1), we get:

2(5x + 4) +3(2x -1)

= 10x + 8 + 6x - 3 // Distributing the coefficients

= 16x + 5 // Combining like terms

Therefore, 2(5x + 4) +3(2x -1) simplifies to 16x + 5.

Answer 2

16x + 5

Explanation:

2(5x + 4) + 3(2x - 1) ← distribute both parenthesis

= 10x + 8 + 6x - 3 ← collect like terms

= 16x + 5