Question

5-8(3+x) simplified expression

Answer 1

-8x - 19

Explanation:

1. Rearrange terms: 5 - 8 (3 + x)
2. Distribute terms: 5 - 8 ( x + 3) = 5 - 8x - 24

3. Subtract the numbers: 5 - 8x - 24 = -19 - 8x

4. Rearrange terms again: -19 - 8x to -8x - 19

5. Here's your answer! Hope this helped :)

Answer 2

Answer: -8x - 19

Explanation:

Distribute: 5-8(x+3) = 5-8x-24

5-8x-24= -19 - 8x

= -8x - 19