Question

Simplify to create an equivalent expression.
8(a+2)+2(2+3a)=

Answer 1

Answer:

14a + 20

Step-by-step explanation:

8(a + 2) + 2(2 + 3a)

expand the bracket

8a + (8*2) + (2*2) + (2*3a)

8a + 16 + 4 + 6a

bring like terms together

8a + 6a + 16 + 4

14a + 20