How to solve 4(x + 2(x - 1))

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$4(x+2(x-1))$$

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$12x-8$

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Use the distributive property to multiply $2$ by $x-1$.

$$4\left(x+2x-2\right)$$

Combine $x$ and $2x$ to get $3x$.

$$4\left(3x-2\right)$$

Use the distributive property to multiply $4$ by $3x-2$.

$$12x-8$$

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$12x-8$

Solution Steps

Use the distributive property to multiply $2$ by $x-1$.

$$4\left(x+2x-2\right)$$

Combine $x$ and $2x$ to get $3x$.

$$4\left(3x-2\right)$$

Use the distributive property to multiply $4$ by $3x-2$.

$$12x-8$$

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