SOLUTION: I am trying to figure out how this works as this is my first endeavor into algebra in more than 20 years. How do I Simplify: 4(5x +6)

Question 183762: I am trying to figure out how this works as this is my first endeavor into algebra in more than 20 years. How do I Simplify: 4(5x +6)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Distribute. In other words, multiply the outer term "4" by the inner terms 5x and 6

Multiply 4 and 5x to get 20x. Multiply 4 and 6 to get 24

So

Note: if distribution does not make sense, then try this example

2(3+2)=2(5)=10

OR..
2(3+2)=2(3)+2(2)=6+4=10

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