Question

Simplify 6(x+4)

• 6x + 24
• 10x
• 6x+4

Answer 1

6x+24

Explanation:

when a number is outside of the parenthesis, that number is then multiplied to all of the terms inside the parentheses

first you do 6 * x

then you do 6 * 4

and then you add them together

6*x+6*4

6x + 24

Answer 2

6x+24

Explanation:

6(x+4)

expands to 6x+24