Question

Simplify
5 + 2(3x − 4) − x

Answer 1

5x-3

Explanation:

distribute 2 to 3x and -4

then you get 5+6x-8-x

combine like terms

5-8; 6x-x

you get: 5x-3

hopes this helps

Answer 2

`5x - 3`

Explanation:

1) Expand by distributing terms.

`5 + 6x - 8 - x`

2) Collect like terms.

`(5 - 8) + (6x - x)`

3) Simplify.

`- 3 + 5x`

4) Regroup terms.

`5x - 3`

Therefor the answer for this equation will be, 5x - 3.