Question

Simplify each expression

1. 2x + (x - 4) + (2y - 5)


2. 3(x - 2) + 4(x + 3)

Answer 1

1. 3x - 9 + 2y 2. 7x + 6

Explanation:

1.

2x + (x - 4) + (2y - 5) =

3x - 9 + 2y

2.

3(x - 2) + 4(x + 3) =

3x - 6 + 4x + 12 =

7x + 6

Answer 2

1. 3x-9+2y

2. 7x+6

Explanation:

1. 2x + (x - 4) + (2y - 5)

2x+x-4+2y-5

3x-9+2y

2. 3(x - 2) + 4(x + 3)

3x+4x-6+12

7x+6