Distribute and collect like terms:
2(x + 4) - 5x + 7
2006-09-26 04:44:37 · 5 answers · asked by zazterthe2nd 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
2(x + 4) - 5x + 7
= 2x + 8 - 5x + 7
= 2x - 5x + 8 +7 your answer may end here but if u want it simplified
= -3x + 15 OR 15 - 3x ( whichever way u wish)
2006-09-26 04:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is ur question correct?
Shouldn't it be 2(x + 4) = 5x + 7??
2x + 8 = 5x + 7
3x = 1
x = 1/3
2006-09-26 11:53:55 · answer #2 · answered by AL75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2x + 8 - 5x +7
-3x + 15 >>
> -3( x - 5 )
2006-09-26 12:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by your pal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2x+8-5x+7
-3x+15 is the final answer.
2006-09-26 11:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by Snki55ed Princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur ans is x=11/3
2006-09-26 11:51:34 · answer #5 · answered by divesh n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋