Question

Expand the following: 4(2x + 1)

Answer 1

the equivalent expression is 8x + 4

Explanation:

4(2x + 1) = 4x2 = 8 =

8x + 1 = 4x1 = 4 =

8x + 4

To check your work substitute 1

4(2(1) + 1) = 4(2 + 1) = 4(3) = 12

8(1) + 4 = 8+4 = 12

therefore they are both equivalent

hope this helped!

Answer 2

8x + 4 is the answer