Question

simplify: $6(a + b) - 4a$
\\(\text{a. } 2a + 6b\\)
\\(\text{b. } -2a + 6b\\)
\\(\text{c. } 10a + 2b\\)
\\(\text{d. } 2b - 2a\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the term

$6(a + b) = 6a + 6b$

Step2: Combine like terms

$6a + 6b - 4a = (6a - 4a) + 6b = 2a + 6b$

Answer:

a. $2a + 6b$