Question

How do you simplify the Algebraic expression 3(x+2)−4(x−5)?

Answer 1

Answer:

-x+26

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute:

=(3)(x)+(3)(2)+(-4)(x)+(-4)(-5)

=3x+6+-4x+20

combine like terms:

=3x+6+-4x+20

=(3x+-4x)+(6+20)

Answer 2

Answer:

• 3(x+2)−4(x−5)

= 3x+6-4x+20

= -x+26