Question

Distribute and simplify the expression 3(x + 4) + 2(5 - x)

Answer 1

=x+22

-by-step explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

3(x+4)+2(5−x)

Distribute:

=(3)(x)+(3)(4)+(2)(5)+(2)(−x)

=3x+12+10+−2x

Combine Like Terms:

=3x+12+10+−2x

=(3x+−2x)+(12+10)

=x+22