Question

Simplify. 5 + 2(3x − 4) − x

Answer 1

5+2(3x-4)-x
5+6x-8-x
it is simplified to -3+5x

Answer 2

Hey there!

5 + 2(3x - 4) - x

= 5 + 2(3x) + 2(-4) - x

= 5 + 6x - 8 - 1x

= -3 + 5x

= 5x - 3

Therefore, your answer is: 5x - 3

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[SIDE NOTE: ALL YOU HAD TO DO IS DISTRIBUTE “2” WITHIN the PARENTHESES & COMBINE the LIKE] TERMS.