Question

now more work than just the answer.
12 – 2 + 4(1 + 42)
How do I simplify this

Answer 1

Answer:

$182$

Step-by-step explanation:

First we expand this equation using the rule

$x(y + z) = xy + xz$

Thus,

$12 - 2 + 4(1 + 42)$

$12 - 2 + 4 \times 1 + 4 \times 42$

$12 - 2 + 4 + 168$

Add/Subtract from left to right:

$10 + 4 + 168$

$14 + 168$

$182$