ECZ 2024 · GCE Paper 1 — Algebra

Simplify 4(x − 2) + 3(2x − 3).

  • A. 10x − 11
  • B. 10x − 17
  • C. 10x + 1
  • D. −2x − 17

Verified working — step 1

Expand each bracket first, then collect like terms. The number in front multiplies EVERY term inside its bracket.

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