Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2(m − 4) + 1?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Use distributive property: a(b-c) =(a*b) - (a*c)

2(m - 4) + 1 = 2*m - 2*4 +1

= 2m - 8 + 1

Combine like terms

= 2m - 7