Question

Simplify fully 2x(x+1)-3(x-5)

Answer 1

2x² - x + 15

Explanation:

All you need to do it use the distributive property. 2x times x = 2²

1. 2x(x+1)-3(x-5) (multiply 2x by x, 2x by 1)

2. 2x² + 2x -3(x-5) (multiply -3 by x, -3 by -5)

3. 2x² + 2x - 3x +15 (simplify all like numbers)

4. 2x² - x + 15

Answer 2

2x² - x + 15

Explanation:

distribute both parenthesis

= 2x² + 2x - 3x + 15 ← collect like terms

= 2x² - x + 15