Question

Simplify
5(x + 3) - x + 2

Answer 1

4x+17

Explanation:

So first we are going to have to use the distributive property

so

5*x and 5*3

Which is

5x and 15

So then we have,

5x+15-x+2

Now we just combine like terms

=4x+17

Hope this helps!! :)

Answer 2

`4x+17`

Explanation:

1) Distribute

`5(x+3)-x+2\\5x+15-x+2`

2) Add the numbers

`5x+15-x+2\\5x+17-x`

3) Combine like terms

`5x+17-x\\4x+17`