Question

2(3x-1)+4(2y+3)?????????

Answer 1

2(3x - 1) + 4(2y + 3)

• Set up

6x - 2 + 8y + 12

• Apply the Distributive Property

6x + 8y + 10

• Combine like terms

2(3x + 4y + 5)

• This step is optional, but you can factor out a 2 from all terms

Our answer is 6x + 8y + 10, or 2(3x + 4y + 5). (They are equal)