Question

1. Simplify by combining like terms. 2(3y − 5) + 8 − 6y

2. Solve the equation for x. 2(5x + 3) = 26

Help! :((

Answer 1

1. 6y-10+8-6y
6y-10+8-6y
6y-6y-10+8
0y-2
-2
2. 10x+6=26
10x=26-6
10x=20
X=2

Answer 2

-2, x=2

Explanation:

distribute

(6y-10)+8-6y

-2

distribute

(10x+6)=26

10x=20

x=2