Question

Simplify the expression and combine like terms.
2 t + 2 (1 - 3 t)

Answer 1

2 t + 2 (1 - 3 t)

= 2t + 2 - 6t     (distributive property)

= 2 - 4t            (combine like terms)

Answer 2

Distribute 2 to all terms within the parenthesis

2t + 2(1 - 3t)

2t + 2 - 6t

Combine like terms

2t - 6t + 2

-4t + 2

-4t + 2 is your answer

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