Simplify.
2007-04-29 14:44:07 · 15 answers · asked by ineedanswers 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
5x+3(x-2)
= 5x + 3x - 6
= 8x -6
= 2(4x -3)
2007-04-29 14:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by looikk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
5x + 3(x - 2)
Distribute the 3 to both terms in the parentheses
5x + 3x - (3 * 2)
Simplify Constants
5x + 3x - 6
Group Like Terms
8x - 6
2007-04-29 21:49:17 · answer #2 · answered by Jill H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5x+3x-6
8x-6
1.) Distribute the 3 thru the parenthesis...5x=3x-6
2.) Combine like terms...add 5x & 3x
3.) Simplified...8x-6
2007-04-29 21:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by jai1603 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5x+3(x-2)
5x+3(x)-3(2)
5x+3x-6
8x-6
also, if 5x+3(x-2) = 0 then 8x-6=0 and 8x=6 so x=6/8 or x=3/4
2007-04-29 21:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by Don Quesadia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
5x + 3(x-2) (Original problem)
5x + 3x - 6 (Distributive property)
8x - 6 (Addition property of equality)
*Your final answer is 8x - 6.
*if your instructor wants it simplified: 2(4x-3)
2007-04-29 21:53:18 · answer #5 · answered by gR3g$ cH!cK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5x + 3(x-2) (Original problem)
5x + 3x - 6 (Distributive property)
8x - 6 (Addition property of equality)
Your final answer is 8x - 6.
2007-04-29 21:47:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
5x+3(x-2)
5x+3x-6
8x-6
2007-04-29 21:48:42 · answer #7 · answered by Royes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5x+3(x-2)
5x+3x-6
8x-6
2007-04-29 21:47:43 · answer #8 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are multiplying everything in the paranthesis by 3
3(x-2) = 3x-6
Add the x together and you are done.
2007-04-29 21:49:01 · answer #9 · answered by Dennis Fargo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with 2(4x-3) most instructors want it to be factored. You may want to check with yours before turning in your work!
2007-04-29 21:50:41 · answer #10 · answered by met5473 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋