Question

Distribute and simply 7-2(x-5)+3x

Answer 1

The given expression is

`7-2(x-5)+3x`

First, we use the distributive property to get rid of the parenthesis.

`7-2x+10+3x`

Then, we reduce like terms. -2x and 3x are like terms, also 7 and 10 are like terms.

`3x-2x+10+7=x+17`

Therefore, the simplest form of the given expression is x + 17.