Question

1. simplify each expression work. a) -2(x + 8) + 14x

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$-2(x + 8) + 14x = -2x - 16 + 14x$

Step2: Combine like x terms

$-2x + 14x - 16 = 12x - 16$

Answer:

$12x - 16$