Question

simplify.
-4(u + 6) - 2u

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute -4

Using the distributive property \(a(b + c)=ab+ac\), we have \(-4(u + 6)=-4\times u+(-4)\times6=-4u-24\). So the expression becomes \(-4u - 24-2u\).

Step2: Combine like terms

Combine the terms with \(u\): \(-4u-2u=(-4 - 2)u=-6u\). So the simplified expression is \(-6u-24\).

Answer:

\(-6u - 24\)