Question

SIMPLIFY THE
EXPRESSION
3(x - 2) – 5x - 10

Answer 1

3(x−2)−5x−10

Distribute:

=(3)(x)+(3)(−2)+−5x+−10

=3x+−6+−5x+−10

Combine Like Terms:

=3x+−6+−5x+−10

=(3x+−5x)+(−6+−10)

=−2x+−16

Answer:

=−2x−16

Answer 2

-2x - 16

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Distributive Property

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3(x - 2) - 5x - 10

Step 2: Simplify

1. Distribute 3: 3x - 6 - 5x - 10
2. Combine like terms (x): -2x - 6 - 10
3. Combine like terms (Z): -2x - 16