How do you simplify #4x+2(x-2)#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-28T14:11:35

See a solution process below:

First, expand the terms in parenthesis by multiplying each term within the parenthesis by the term outside the parenthesis:

#4x + color(red)(2)(x - 2) =>#

#4x + (color(red)(2) xx x) - (color(red)(2) xx 2) =>#

#4x + 2x - 4#

Now, combine like terms:

#(4 + 2)x - 4#

#6x - 4#