Question

The equivalent expression for 4x-5

Answer 1

2(2x-2.5)

4(x-1.25)

5(0.8x-1)

Answer 2

2(2x-2)-1
its still equals to 4x-5
with distribution
you distribute 2 to the 2x-2
which is 4x-4
that leaves you with 4x-4-1
so 4x-5