Simplify the expression by combining like terms . 2(3t + 4) + 6(t + 2)

2(3t + 4) + 6(t + 2)

First, distribute. The Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac. Distribute 2 and 6 to get rid of the parentheses.

2(3t + 4) + 6(t + 2)

6t + 8 + 6(t + 2)

6t + 8 + 6t + 12

Collect like terms (constants and variable terms).

6t + 8 + 6t + 12

12t + 20

The expression now has one variable term and one constant; it cannot be simplified further.

12t + 20

Distribute 2 to 3t and 4, and 6 to t and 2

2(3t + 4) = 6t + 8

6(t + 2) = 6t + 12

Combine like terms:

6t + 8 + 6t + 12 = 12t + 20

12t + 20 is your answer

hope this helps

75

step-by-step explanation:

you do x-29=46 (the number of cantaloupes sold)

in order to find x, you have to find what minus 29 equals 46, meaning you'd have to add 29 to 46.

29+46=75

if you replace x with 75, the equation looks like:

75-29=46

x=75