Question

Simplify 2(x – 4) – 3(x+2)

Answer 1

Answer: =−x−14

Explanation:

2(x−4)−3(x+2)

Distribute:

=(2)(x)+(2)(−4)+(−3)(x)+(−3)(2)

=2x+−8+−3x+−6

Combine Like Terms:

=2x+−8+−3x+−6

=(2x+−3x)+(−8+−6)

=−x+−14