Question

Expand and simplify.
7(x - 2) – 2(x - 3)​

Answer 1

5x+1 is the simplified version.

Answer 2

5x-8

Explanation:

first, let's distribute inside the parentheses.

7(x-2)

7x-14

-2(x-3)

-2x+6

let's put these expanded forms together.

7x-14-2x+6

combine like terms

5x-8

there's your answer!