Question

Write an equivalent expression for 3(x - 5) + 2

Answer 1

3x - 12

(Let me know if I was right, though I kinda just simplified it)

Explanation:

3(x - 5) + 2

Given

3x - 15 + 2

Distributive property (Multiply the 3 with the x and the -5. 3 times x = 3x and 3 x - 5 = -15)

3x - 12

Combine Like Terms (-15 and 2 are like terms, as they both don't have exponents or variables. Since 15 is a negative in this and 2 is positive, we are basically subtracting. -15 + 2 = 12.)

Answer 2

Hey there!

3(x - 5) + 2

DISTRIBUTE 3 WITHIN the PARENTHESES

= 3(x) + 3(-5) + 2

= 3x - 15 + 2

COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

= 3x - (15 + 2)

= 3x - 15 + 2

= 3x - 13

Therefore, your answer is: 3x - 13

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