Question

simplify.
-2(x + 4) + 5x

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute -2

Using the distributive property \(a(b + c)=ab+ac\), we distribute \(-2\) to \(x\) and \(4\):
\(-2(x + 4)=-2x-8\)

Step2: Combine like terms

Now, substitute back and combine the \(x\)-terms:
\(-2x - 8+5x=(-2x + 5x)-8=3x-8\)

Answer:

\(3x - 8\)