Question

Select all expressions that are equivalent to 6x + 1 - (3x - 1)

Answer 1

=3x+2

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

6x+1−(3x−1)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=6x+1+−1(3x−1)

=6x+1+−1(3x)+(−1)(−1)

=6x+1+−3x+1

Combine Like Terms:

=6x+1+−3x+1

=(6x+−3x)+(1+1)

=3x+2

Let's simplify step-by-step.

6x+1−(3x−1)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=6x+1+−1(3x−1)

=6x+1+−1(3x)+(−1)(−1)

=6x+1+−3x+1

Combine Like Terms:

=6x+1+−3x+1

=(6x+−3x)+(1+1)