Answer:
5x - 4
Step-by-step explanation:
2( x + 4 ) + 3( x - 4)
Distribute the 2 into ( x + 4 ) so it comes out to be 2x + 8
now distribute 3 into ( x - 4 ) = 3x - 12
now combine like terms 2x + 8 + 3x - 12
2x and 3x can combine into 5x
-12 and 8 can combine into -4
so it comes out to be 5x - 4
