Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: 9x+16

Explanation:

First Distribute the 5 and you get 5x+10. Now distribute the -3 and you get -3x+6. Your problem should look like this: 5x+10-3x+6+7x.

Now Combine Like-Terms to get 7x+5x-3x+10+6.

Simplify: 7x+2x+16.

Now add 7x and 2x to get 9x and you get 9x+16

Answer 2

9x + 16

Explanation: