Question

What is (x + 1) − (−2x − 5)

Answer 1

11x+6

Explanation:

Using FOIL

(x+1)-(-2x-5)-original

F-first=(x+2x)=3x

O-outside=(x+5)=5x

I-inside=(1+2x)=3x

L-last=(1+5)=6

11x+6

Answer 2

3x +6, is the answer!