SOLUTION: Please Explain the difference between 2n+2 and 2(n+2). EXPLAIN PLEASE

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Question 401837: Please Explain the difference between 2n+2 and 2(n+2). EXPLAIN PLEASE
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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The 2 in the product 2(n+2) distributes over n and 2, giving 2(n) + 2(2) = 2n + 4.