Answer:
Value: 10
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Let us first write down the expression, changing it a bit to our convenience: 2(x - 3) + 2x - 4
2. Substitute this value of x into the expression as such:
2(5 - 3) + 2(5) - 4
3. Now we can approach this first part of the problem in two ways:
Option 1. distribute the 2 to the 5 and then the -3, in 2(5 - 3)
Option 2. subtract 3 from 5, then multiply 2 by that value
4. Given such, let us try the 2nd option for simplicity, and carry on with our calculations: 2(2) + 2(5) - 4
5. Now apply algebra and solve this expression:
2(2) + 2(5) - 4 = 4 + 10 - 4 = 14 - 4 = 10
