ECZ 2026 · GCE Paper 1 — Algebra
Simplify 8x + 4 - 3(2x - 3).
- A. 2x - 5
- B. 2x + 13
- C. 14x + 13
- D. 2x + 1
Verified working — step 1
Expand the bracket first. The -3 multiplies BOTH terms inside, and -3 times -3 gives +9.The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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