7x-(-x+5)

Question

`7x-(-x+5)`

Answer 1

8x - 5

Explanation:

7x - (- x + 5) = 7x + x - 5 = 8x - 5

This is because when you eliminate a bracket, you multiply and the rules of multiplication state that

- × - = +

- × + = -

Answer 2

8x - 5

Explanation:

assuming you require to simplify the expression

7x - (- x + 5) ← distribute terms in the parenthesis by - 1

= 7x + x - 5 ← collect like terms

= 8x - 5