Question

Simplify 2(x - 4) + 9

Answer 1

Simplified Answer is:
2x+1

Answer 2

Answer: 2x + 1

Explanation:

We will simplify this expression down to it's lowest terms.

Given:

2(x - 4) + 9

Distribute:

2x - 8 + 9

Combine like terms:

2x + 1