Question

simplify the expression 4(x + 3) - 2(x - 2).
a. 2x + 16
b. 2x - 8
c. 2x - 10
d. 2x + 10

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$4(x + 3) = 4x + 12$; $-2(x - 2) = -2x + 4$

Step2: Combine like terms

$(4x - 2x) + (12 + 4) = 2x + 10$

Answer:

d. $2x + 10$