Question

What are all the expressions equivalent to 3x + 2(x − 1) − 4?

Answer 1

5x−6

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

3x+2(x−1)−4

Distribute:

=3x+(2)(x)+(2)(−1)+−4

=3x+2x+−2+−4

Combine Like Terms:

=3x+2x+−2+−4

=(3x+2x)+(−2+−4)

=5x+−6