Multiple choice Calculate the value of (5x + 2) from the equation 2 (3x - 4) = 6. 3/2 41/3 15/2 8 11/2 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The given equation is 2(3x - 4) = 6 According to the distributive property of multiplication, 3 x -4 = 3 3x = 3 + 4 x = 7/3 Now, (5x + 2) = 5(7/3) + 2 = 35/3 + 2 = 41/3 This answer is correct.