Question

How to simply (x - 5)8.4 - 2x + x

Answer 1

Multiply everything in the parenthesis by 8.4.

8.4x - 42 - 2x + x

Combine like terms.

7.4x - 42 = 0

Add 42 to both sides.

7.4x = 42

Divide 7.4 on both sides.

x = 5.67

This can be rounded to 5.7.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

your answer is 7.4x-42. hope this helps