Question

Expand the expressions and simplify.

5(x + 4) + 3(x + 2) =
O
O
8x + 4
6x + 18
8x+ 26
7x - 18

Answer 1

8x + 26

Explanation:

Your aim is to get rid of the brackets...so do this

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

5x + 20 + 3x + 6

5x + 3x + 20 + 6

8x + 26

hope this helps!

Answer 2

8x+26 is the answer to the above mentioned question