Question

Simplify this expression and show each step.

Answer 1

Simplify this expression and show each step.
4(3x + 2) -2
= 12x + 8 - 2
= 12x + 6

Factor the expression completely
20b - 16
= 4(5b - 4)

Answer 2

$4(3x+2)-2$                          Expression    

$12x+8-2$                            Distribute the 4 into the parenthesis

$12x+6$                                Simplify


$20b-16$                               Expression

$4(5b-4)$                               Take out GCF of 4

$5b-4=0$                               Set up equal to 0

$5b=4$                                   Add 4 to both sides

$b= \frac{4}{5}$                    Divide by 5 on both sides