Simplify 8(x + 3) – 2x. Answer options: A) 6 x + 3 B) 7 x C) 6 x + 24 Any help is appreciated!

Question

Simplify 8(x + 3) – 2x.

Answer options:
A) 6 x + 3
B) 7 x
C) 6 x + 24

Any help is appreciated!

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Vodka 4 years 2021-08-02T07:30:39+00:00 2 Answers 14 views 0

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  1. kiet
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    2021-08-02T07:32:22+00:00
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    Answer:

    • 6x + 24 (C)

    Step-by-step explanation:

    To simplify:

    8(x + 3) - 2x

    Opening the parentheses with Coeff. 8

    8x + 24 - 2x

    Now combining the like terms:

    8x - 2x + 24

    6x + 24

    And the correct option is C.

  2. MichaelMet
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    2021-08-02T07:32:36+00:00
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    Answer:

    C) 6x + 24

    General Formulas and Concepts:

    Pre-Algebra

    • Distributive Property

    Algebra I

    • Combining Like Terms

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Step 1: Define expression

    8(x + 3) – 2x

    Step 2: Simplify

    1. Distribute 8:                              8x + 24 – 2x
    2. Combine like terms(x):             6x + 24

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