Question

Create an equivalent expression: 5x + 3(x + 1) + 2x - 9

Answer 1

Answer:

10x - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

5x + 3(x + 1) + 2x - 9

= 5x + 3x + 1 + 2x -9             (multiplication)

= 10x + 1 - 9                           (then combine like terms)

= 10x - 8