Question

What is the most simplified form of 2(x+2) - (x + 2)?​

Answer 1

=x+2

Explanation:

2(x+2)−(x+2)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=2(x+2)+−1(x+2)

=2(x+2)+−1x+(−1)(2)

=2(x+2)+−x+−2

Distribute:

=(2)(x)+(2)(2)+−x+−2

=2x+4+−x+−2

Combine Like Terms:

=2x+4+−x+−2

=(2x+−x)+(4+−2)

=x+2

Answer:

=x+2