Question

Simplify 5(x+1)−7(x−1)

Answer 1

Answer: the simplified answer is 5x + 5 because when you distribute the 5 into the first parentheses you get 5x + 5 and when you distribute 7 into the second parentheses you get 7x - 7 so the equation would end up being 5x + 5

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: 9 - 2x

Explanation:

5x + 1 - 7x + 8

9 - 2x