Simplify this expression.

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2(10) + 2(x – 4)
O 2x + 16
O x + 12
0 2x + 12
O
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Given:

The expression is

$2(10)+2(x-4)$

To find:

The simplified form of the given expression.

Solution:

We have,

$2(10)+2(x-4)$

Using distributive property, we get

$=20+2(x)+2(-4)$

$=20+2x+(-8)$

$=20+2x-8$

On combining like terms, we get

$=2x+(20-8)$

$=2x+16$

Therefore, the correct option is A.

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