Question

4x-2(4x-2) simplify in the lowest form

Answer 1

-4x + 4

Explanation:

4x - 2( 4x - 2 )

→ Expand out 2 ( 4x - 2 )

2 ( 4x - 2 ) = 8x - 4

→ Substitute the expanded bracket back into the expression

4x - (8x - 4)

→ Collect the 'x' values

-4x + 4