Question

simplify the expression:
$(2u + 1)(2) =$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

Using the distributive property \(a(b + c)=ab+ac\), here \(a = 2\), \(b=2u\), \(c = 1\). So we have \(2\times(2u)+2\times1\).

Step2: Simplify each term

\(2\times(2u)=4u\) and \(2\times1 = 2\). Then combine the terms.

Answer:

\(4u + 2\)