Question

What expressions are equivalent to 5+(-3)(6x-5)

Answer 1

Hi!

Explanation:

-5 (x-3) + 3(4 - x) + 2x

Let's distribute the -5 within its parentheses.

A negative multiplied by a negative number has a positive result.

Let's distribute the 3 within its parentheses.

-5x+15+12-3x+2x

Combine like terms...

-5x-3x+2x=-6x

15+12=27

-6x+27

Both numbers are divisible by 3...

3(-2x+9)

or -3...

-3(2x-9)