Question

How do you simplify `4(2b - b)`?

Answer 1

4b

Explanation:

Distribute the 4.

8b - 4b

Subtract.

4b

Answer 2

`=4b`

Explanation:

`4(2b - b)`

Distribute

`=(4)(2b)+(4)(-b)`

`=8b - 4b`

`=4b`