How do you simplify #2n + 4( n + 8)#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-08T19:58:16

See a solution process below:

First, expand the terms in parenthesis by multiplying each term within the parenthesis by the term outside the parenthesis:

#2n + color(red)(4)(n + 8) =>#

#2n + (color(red)(4) xx n) + (color(red)(4) xx 8) =>#

#2n + 4n + 32#

Next, combine like terms:

#(2 + 4)n + 32 =>#

#6n + 32#