Question

Which expression is equivalent to 5 (4x+3)-2

Answer 1

Simplifying Expressions

To simplify an expression means to write it in the simplest way possible. Ideally, there would be no parentheses and everything has been 'expanded'.

Solving the Question

We're given:

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  `5 (4x+3)-2`

`5 (4x+3)-2`

Open up the parentheses by multiplying each term by 5:

`=5*4x+5*3-2\\=20x+15-2\\=20x+13`

Answer

`20x+13`