Question

Multiply x times (y + 2)

Answer 1

Explanation:

`{ \tt{x(y + 2)}}`

We need to multiply inner terms i.e. y+2 with x

`{ \red{ \tt{xy + 2x}}}`

Answer 2

xy +2x

Explanation:

x(y+2)

Distribute the x to each term inside the parentheses.

x*y + x*2

xy +2x