Question

write an expression equivalent to 3(-8 + 2x). 3(-8 + 2x) = \square +? x

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

Using the distributive property \(a(b + c)=ab+ac\), where \(a = 3\), \(b=-8\) and \(c = 2x\). So we have \(3\times(-8)+3\times(2x)\).

Step2: Calculate each term

Calculate \(3\times(-8)=-24\) and \(3\times(2x) = 6x\).

Answer:

\(3(-8 + 2x)=\boldsymbol{-24}+ \boldsymbol{6}x\)