Question

which expression is equivalent to 2(2x + 7)? a 4x - 14 b 4x + 14 c 14x + 4 d 8x + 14

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$2(2x + 7) = 2 \times 2x + 2 \times 7$

Step2: Calculate each term

$2 \times 2x = 4x$, $2 \times 7 = 14$

Step3: Combine terms

$4x + 14$

Answer:

B. 4x + 14