Question: Simplify the expression 4(3x+5) − 2(2x+3). What is the simplified expression?
(A) 10x+14
(B) 8x+20
(C) 8x+14
(D) 10x+20
Solution:
Distribute the numbers:4(3x+5) = 12x+20 − 2(2x+3) = −4x−6 Now, combine like terms: 12x−4x + 20−6 = 8x+14
Then the correct option is (C).
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