Question

Please show me 3+2 (2x - 4) and can you please show the work?

Answer 1

4x - 5

Explanation:

3+ 2 (2x) + 2 (-4)

3+4x - 8

Answer 2

4x -5

Explanation:

3+2 (2x - 4)

Distribute

3 + 2*2x - 2*4

3+4x - 8

Combine like terms

4x +3-8

4x -5