Jaleel and Lisa are simplifying the expression 2(x-2) + 2 as shown

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asked Feb 27, 2021 2.4k views

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YoonSeok OH · Answer 1 · 2021-03-03T17:46:51+0000

Answer:

Jaleel is correct because 2 (x + 2) = 2x - 4

Explanation:

To solve 2 (x - 2) + 2:

2 (x - 2) + 2

Distribute

2x - 4 + 2

Combine like terms

2x - 2

Lisa did not distribute correctly :)