Question

Simplify.

–(2x – 3y) + 5x + 2 – 3x + 3y + 2
A.
4
B.
4x + 4
C.
6y + 4
D.
4x + 6y + 4

Answer 1

D; 4x+6y+4

Explanation:

1. Distribute the negative

2. -2×+3y+5x+2-3×+3y+2

2. combine like terms

answer; 4x+6y+4

Answer 2

4x + 6y + 4

Explanation:

–(2x – 3y) + 5x + 2 – 3x + 3y + 2

= -2x + 3y + 5x + 2 - 3x + 3y + 2

= -2x + 5x -3x + 3y + 3y + 2 + 2

= 0 + 6y + 4

= 6y + 4 (C)

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