Question

1. simplify: $3(2y + 4) - 8$

a. $6y + 12$
b. $6y - 4$
c. $6y + 4$
d. $5y + 4$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$3(2y + 4) = 3\times2y + 3\times4 = 6y + 12$

Step2: Subtract 8 from the result

$6y + 12 - 8 = 6y + 4$

Answer:

c. $6y + 4$