Question

Simplify each expression and combine like terms.
a. 5x – 5 + 2x + 9

b. -6(x – 5) + 4x

c. 2(3x + 4) + 3(x – 2)

Answer 1

Answer:

a.7x+4

Step-by-step explanation:

collect the like terms:

5x+2x+9-5

=7x+4

Answer 2

a) 5x-5+2x+9
7x+4

b) -6(x-5)+4x
-6x+30+4x
-2x+30

c) 2(3x+4)+ 3(x-2)
6x+4+3x-6
9x-2