Question

IS THIS IN SIMPLIST FORM? PLEASE HELP! TY!

2( x - 3 + 2 )

Answer 1

2x - 2

Explanation:

There are two steps to take here. First add together the -3 + 2 in the brackets:

2(x - 3 + 2)

= 2(x - 1)

Now use the distributive property and multiply each term in the brackets by two:

2(x - 1)

= 2x - 2

And you now have it in simplest form.