Question

Simplify 5(x - 2) - 3x + 7.

Answer 1

2x -3

Explanation:

5(x - 2) - 3x + 7

Distribute the 5

5x -10 -3x+7

Combine like terms

5x-3x -10 +7

2x -3

Answer 2

5(x - 2) - 3x + 7.

First use the distributive property:

5(x-2) = 5x-10

Now you have:

5x - 10 - 3x +7

Now combine like terms to get:

2x - 3