Question

Simplify
5x +2 (3-x)

Answer 1

3x+6

Explanation:

Open parenthesis:

5x+6-2x

Combine like terms:

3x+6

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Answer 2

3x+6

Explanation:

1. Use the distruibutive property and multiply 2 and 3, 2 and x

2. then you will get 5x+6-2x

3. you can simplify 5x-2x becuase they are like terms

4. you will end up getting 3x+6