Question

Write the expanded form of the expression of 4(3 + 4x - 2)

Answer 1

16x - 4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

4(3 + 4x - 2)

Step 2: Expand

1. [Subtract] Combine like terms: 4(4x - 1)
2. [Distributive Property] Distribute 4: 16x - 4