Answer:
12x-8
Explanation:
We can use PEMDAS to solve this expression.
P: Parenthesis
E: Exponents
M: Multiplication
D: Division
A: Addition
S: Subtraction
The first step to do is use the distribute property to simplify the parenthesis.
The second step will be to simplify the exponent, but there aren't any so we can skip that step.
The third is to multiply but we can skip that and division while we are at it because there isn't any we can do to simplify.
The fourth step will be to add -20 with 2. We then get -18.
And finally, we have our answer
(3x - 5)x4 +2
12x-20+2
12x-18