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Which of the following expressions is equal to5 - 2(x + 2)?O -2x+1O 3x+6O -2x+2O 3x+2

Which of the following expressions is equal to5 - 2(x + 2)?O -2x+1O 3x+6O -2x+2O 3x-example-1
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Given:

an expression is given as 5 - 2(x + 2)

Find:

we have to simplify the expression and find correct expression from the options, which is equal to the given expression.

Step-by-step explanation:

Now

5 - 2(x + 2) = 5 - 2x - 4 = - 2x + 1

Therefore, 5 - 2(x + 2) = - 2x + 1

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