Question

Use the Distributive Property and simplify the expression. 6+4(3x – 2)+5

Answer 1

First, we need to use the distributive property to simplify the expression.  So, that means we have to multiply the 4 by all of the integers and variables inside the parentheses.  

If done correctly, your expression should be 6+12x-8+5

Next, we should combine all of the constant terms (just numbers without variables), also known as combining like terms.

If done correctly, your expression should be 12x+3.

This matches answer B. 12x+3