Question

a. Write the following expression in standard form by expanding and collecting like terms.

3(4a + 6) + 2(a – 10)

Answer 1

Answer:

14a   -2

Step-by-step explanation:

3(4a + 6) + 2(a – 10)

Distribute

12a+18   +2a -20

Combine like terms

12a+2a   +18 -20

14a   -2

Answer 2

Answer:

14a-2

Step-by-step explanation:

12a+18+2a-20