Describe two ways to simplify this expression 2(6+4)

1.) You can multiply each number by 2 in the parenthesis then add them to get your sum.

2.) you could add the two numbers inside the parenthesis and then multiply it by 2 to get your answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

x = -4

step-by-step explanation:

- 20 - 4(x + 3) = 4x

=> -20 - 4x - 12 = 4x

=> - 32 -4x = 4x

=> -32 = 4x + 4x

=> - 32 = 8x

=> -32/8 = x

=> -4 = x

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