Question

Write in words the

meaning of the following
expression. Be specific
and use mathematical
language.
-17 + 2(6x - 1) + 5

Answer 1

-17 + 2 (6x - 1) + 5

you distribute the 2 to the 6x and - 1

-17 + 12x - 2 + 5

combine the -17 and the -2

-19 + 12x + 5

combine the - 19 and 5

-14 + 12c