Question

Simplify each expression

1. 2x + (x - 4) + (2y - 5)


2. 3(x - 2) + 4(x + 3)

Answer 1

Answer:

1. 3x-9+2y

2. 7x+6

Step-by-step explanation:

1. 2x + (x - 4) + (2y - 5)

  2x+x-4+2y-5

  3x-9+2y

2. 3(x - 2) + 4(x + 3)

  3x+4x-6+12

  7x+6

Answer 2

Answer:

1. 3x - 9 + 2y               2. 7x + 6

Step-by-step explanation:

1.

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

3x - 9 + 2y

2.

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

3x - 6 + 4x + 12 =

7x + 6