Question

Simplify the expression and combine like terms.

2 (x+6) + 3x + 4 =

5x+16
6x+10
4x+16

Answer 1

5x+16

Explanation:

distributive property

2x+12+3x+4

combine like terms

5x+16

Answer 2

5x+16

Explanation:

2 (x+6) + 3x + 4 =

First distribute

2*x + 2*6 + 3x+4

2x+12 +3x+4

Then combine like terms

2x+3x + 12+4

5x+16