Question

Combine like terms: 4(x2−3)+2x2+8

Answer 1

4(2−3)+22+8

42−12+22+8

42−12+22+8

42−4+22

42−4+22

=6x²-4

Answer 2

6x² - 4

Explanation:

Given

4(x² - 3) + 2x² + 8 ← distribute parenthesis

= 4x² - 12 + 2x² + 8 ← collect like terms

= 6x² - 4