Question

which expression is equivalent to 2(5 + 8 + 6x)

Answer 1

Answer:

26 + 12x

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

26+12x

Step-by-step explanation:

First you have to add inside the parenthesis.

2(5+8+6x)

2(13+6x)

Then you multiply by 2.

2(13+6x)

26+12x

Therefore, after being simplified 26+12x is equivalent to 2(5+8+6x)