Question

How to simplify The expression 5(x+1)-5x

Answer 1

Answer: 5

Explanation:

5(x+1)-5x

distribute

=(5)(x)+(5)(1)+ -5x

=5x+5+ -5x

Combine like terms

5x+5+ -5x

= (5x+ -5x) + 5

= 0 + 5

= 5

Answer 2

5

1. 5 times x , 5 times 1 (keep the -5x after that)
2. it will then be 5x+5-5x
3. change the x to be together
4. 5x-5x+5
5. The result will be 5