Question

1/4 (4x - 8) - 2 (5x + 6)

Answer 1

-9x - 14

Explanation:

Simplify by following these steps:

1/4 (4x - 8) - 2(5x + 6)

(here we distribute 1/4)

x - 2 - 2(5x + 6)

(here we distribute -2)

x - 2 - 10x - 12

Collect similar terms

-9x - 14

∴ -9x - 14

Answer 2

-9x - 14

Explanation:

1/4 (4x - 8) - 2 (5x + 6) =

= 1/4 × 4x - 1/4 × 8 - 2 × 5x - 2 × 6

= x - 2 - 10x - 12

= -9x - 14