Simplify the expression: 2(3n+4)-2(2n+5)

2 answers:

4 0

First use distributive property:
2(3n + 4) - 2(2n + 5)
6n + 8 - 4n - 10
Group like terms:
6n - 4n + 8 - 10
Add like terms:
2n - 2

Rom4ik [11]3 years ago

4 0

First, distribute;
2(3n + 4) - 2(2n + 5)
(6n + 8) - (4n - 10)
2n - 2

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