SOLUTION: Hello, What would be the answer to the following problem and would you please show me how you got that answer? 1.) (-3)(1-2n) + 2(n+4) My answer was: -3+ 2n + 4 Thank

Algebra ->  Distributive-associative-commutative-properties -> SOLUTION: Hello, What would be the answer to the following problem and would you please show me how you got that answer? 1.) (-3)(1-2n) + 2(n+4) My answer was: -3+ 2n + 4 Thank      Log On


   

Question 56833: Hello,
What would be the answer to the following problem and would you please show me how you got that answer?
1.) (-3)(1-2n) + 2(n+4)
My answer was: -3+ 2n + 4
Thank you for your time.
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Found 2 solutions by checkley71, BGluvsmath:
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-3(1-2N)+2(N+4)
-3+6N+2N+8 (YOU FORGOT TO MULTIPLY -3*-2N=6N & 2*4=8)
8N+5

Answer by BGluvsmath(64) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.) (-3)(1-2n) + 2(n+4)
First, distribute: -3+6n+2n+8 (Note: I didn't show the distribution because I also simplified.)
Then, combine like terms and the final answer is 8n+5