Question

What is the simplified expression for the expression below?

-1(2x + 3) - 2(x - 1)
0. 4x + 1
0. 4x - 2
0. 4x + 2
0.4x-1

Answer 1

-4x-1

Explanation:

Answer 2

`\huge\text{Hey there!}`

`\huge\textbf{Equation:}`

`\mathsf{-1(2x + 3) - 2(x - 1)}`

`\huge\textbf{Simplifying:}`

`\mathsf{-1(2x + 3) - 2(x - 1)}`

`\huge\textbf{Distribute \boxed{-1} \& \boxed{-2} within the}\\\\\huge\textbf{parentheses:}`

`\mathsf{= -1(2x) - 1(3) - 2(x) - 2(-1)}`

`\huge\textbf{Combine the like terms:}`

`\mathsf{= -2x - 3 -2x + 2}`

`\mathsf{= (-2x - 2x) + (-3 + 2)}`

`\mathsf{= -2x - 2x - 3 + 2}`

`\mathsf{= -4x - 1}`

`\huge\textbf{Therefore, your answer should be:}`

`\huge\boxed{\frak{-4\mathsf x - 1}}\huge\checkmark`

`\text{Or you could simply say \boxed{\textsf{Option D.}} because it is closer to the correct answer.}`

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