Simplify 2 (x + 4) + 3 (x - 4)

5x + 4

5x-4

5x

5x - 4

Step-by-step explanation:

2 (x + 4) + 3 (x - 4)

Distribute the 2 into (x + 4) so it comes out to be 2x + 8

now distribute 3 into (x - 4) = 3x - 12

now combine like terms 2x + 8 + 3x - 12

2x and 3x can combine into 5x

-12 and 8 can combine into - 4

so it comes out to be 5x - 4