Can You help me simplify
4(3x+2)−2
4(3x+2) is the same as 4*3x+4*2 which becomes 12x+8. Now we subtract 2 from that and we get 12x+6. This is what's known as the distributive property. Hope that makes sense.
You are welcome. Algebra can be tricky at first, but it'll come easy soon enough. Anything else you'd like me to explain?
thank you. I dont understand algebra that much i can do addition and subtraction in it but the rest i dont understand
No thanks I got it from here.
Yes, I can help you simplify the expression 4(3x + 2) - 2.
To simplify this expression, we can use the distributive property of multiplication over addition/subtraction.
First, distribute the 4 to each term inside the parentheses:
4 * 3x = 12x
4 * 2 = 8
Now, the expression becomes:
12x + 8 - 2
Combine like terms by adding or subtracting numbers with similar variables. In this case, both terms are constants:
8 - 2 = 6
Finally, the simplified expression is:
12x + 6