Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2(w+2)+6(w−2)+3
?(1 point)
Responses

8w+19

8 w plus 19

2w+11

2 w plus 11

8w−5

8 w minus 5

8w+3

Answer 1

Start by expanding and combining like terms:

2(w + 2) + 6(w − 2) + 3
= 2w + 4 + 6w − 12 + 3
= 8w + (4 − 12 + 3)
= 8w − 5

Answer: 8w − 5.