Question

Add.
(2x + 5) + (3x - 7)
A) x - 2
B) x + 2
C) 5x - 2
D) 5x + 2

Answer 1

C) 5x - 2

Explanation:

When parentheses are preceded by a + sign, they may be immediately removed. Two additions and one subtraction are called for here: 2x + 5 + 3x - 7. This is 5x - 2.

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

2x + 5 + 3x - 7

2x + 3x - 7 + 5

5x - 2.

Hope this helps!!!

Answer 2

5x - 2. Just combine like terms, and distribute the + to the second term.