Question

4(3x-1)-2(6+2x) how do I simplify this equation

Answer 1

Answer:

18x - 16

Step-by-step explanation:

First, you want to multiply, according to PEMDAS.

12x - 4 - 12 + 4x

Then you want to go ahead and simply the similar terms.

18x - 16

Answer 2

Answer:

8x-16

Step-by-step explanation:

First you get rid of the parenthesis. You can do this by making 2 seperate equations.

4(3x-1)     and      -2(6+2x)

Multiply----> 12x-4      and      -12-4x

Then you add both of them

8x-16