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

5X+4

5x-4

5x

5x - 4

Explanation:

Step 1 - Distribute

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

2x + 8 + 3x - 12

Step 2 - Combine like terms

2x + 8 + 3x - 12

2x + 3x + 8 - 12

5x - 4

5x-4

Step-by-step explanation:

what you want to do is distribute:

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

result of distributing:

2x+8+3x-12

then combine like terms:

2x+3x = 5x

8-12 = - 4

The answer would be: 5x-4