Question

Are 2x-7 equivalent to 2(x-2)+3

Answer 1

No they are not equivalent.

Explanation:

2(x - 2) + 3

First distribute the 2. It goes to both the x and also to the - 2

= 2x - 4 + 3

Add - 4 + 3

= 2x - 1

This is not equal to 2x - 7