Question

1. simplify: $3(2y + 4) - 8$

a. $6y + 12$

b. $6y - 4$

c. $5y + 4$

d. $6y + 4$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

\(3(2y + 4) = 6y + 12\)

Step2: Subtract 8 from the result

\(6y + 12 - 8 = 6y - 4\)

Answer:

b. \(6y - 4\)