Question

Simplify the expression 5-(3x+2)+14x

Answer 1

11x + 3

Explanation:

5 _(3x + 2) + 14x

5 _ 3x_ 2 + 14x

11x + 3

Answer 2

`=11x+3`

Explanation:

So we have the expression:

`5-(3x+2)+14x`

Distribute the -1:

`=5-3x-2+14x`

Combine like terms:

`=(-3x+14x)+(5-2)`

Add and subtract:

`=11x+3`

And we're done!