Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2(x + 7) − 18x?

Pls help!!

Answer 1

Given: 2(x+7)-18x

First, apply the distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

2x+14-18x

Now, combine like terms and use the commutative property of addition to rearrange the terms:

14+2x-18x

Simplify:

Answer: 14-16x