Question

What is the best way to simplify 7x + 3(x - 2) - 4x + 8

Answer 1

7x + 3(x - 2) - 4x + 8

First, gather like terms. / Your problem should look like: (7x - 4x) + 3(x - 2) + 8
Second, simplify. / Your problem should look like: 3x + 3 (x - 2) + 8
Third, expand. / Your problem should look like: 3x + 3x - 6 + 8
Fourth, simplify. / Your problem should look like: 6x - 6 + 8
Fifth, simplify. / Your problem should look like: 6x + 2

Answer: 6x + 2

Answer 2

7x+3(x-2)4x+8=

Distributive property  
7x + 3x - 6 -4x + 8
Combining like terms 
10x - 6 -4x + 8
6x - 6 + 8
Combine numbers 
6x + 2 

Hope i helped:D