Simplify 2(3x-1)+4x
Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms and reducing.
Expression
Answer
10x − 2
2(3x-1)+4x
Step 1 — Distribute each term
Multiply each coefficient by every term inside its parentheses:
2(3x-1) = 6x − 2
The expression becomes:
10x − 2
10x − 2
How to simplify 2(3x-1)+4x
To simplify 2(3x-1)+4x, combine like terms and reduce. The simplified form is 10x − 2.
This is a algebraic simplification — we combine like terms, reduce fractions, and write the expression in its simplest form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to 2(3x-1)+4x?
The answer is 10x − 2.
What method is used?
combining like terms (terms with the same variable and exponent) and simplifying coefficients.
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