Question

Simplify the following problem using distributive property
2x + 3y + 2( x - y ) - 3x
Show each step in your calculations justify each of your steps using number properties

Answer 1

2x*x=2x^2
2x*-y=-2xy
3y*x=3yx
3y*-y=3
2*x=2x
2*-y=-2y
-3x*x=-3
-3x*-y=3xy
combine like terms and that is your answer