Question

Simplify: 3(2x+7)-2(x+5)

Answer 1

6x+21 -2x+10
4x 31
7.75=x

Answer 2

4x + 11

Explanation:

3(2x + 7) - 2(x+5)

*use distributive property to multiply what's in the parentheses by what's outside of the parentheses*

6x + 21 - 2x - 10

*combine like terms*

6x + 11 -2x

4x + 11