Question

Simplify 18 - 2[x + (x - 5)].
A) 13 - x
B) 13 - 4x
C) 8 - 4x
D) 28 - 4x

Answer 1

Well the correct answer is −4x+28... But I don't

see that as one of your options. :/

Simplify:

18−2(x+x−5)

Distribute:

=18+(−2)(x)+(−2)(x)+(−2)(−5)

=18+−2x+−2x+10

Combine Like Terms:

=18+−2x+−2x+10

=(−2x+−2x)+(18+10)

=−4x+28

Answer:

−4x+28

Answer 2

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Option D is the correct option.

Explanation:

18 - 2 [ x + ( x - 5 ) ]

Remove the unnecessary Parentheses

⇒18 - 2 [ x + x - 5 ]

Collect like terms

⇒18 - 2 [ 2x - 5 ]

Distribute 2 through the parentheses

⇒18 - 4x + 10

Add the numbers

⇒28 - 4x

Hope I helped!

Best regards!!