2(x + 4) - 3(x - 5) Rewrite the expression using properties.
1 answer:
First, distribute 2 to x and 4, and -3 to x and -5 (distributive property)
2(x + 4) = 2x + 8
-3(x - 5) = -3x + 15
2x + 8 - 3x + 15
Next, combine like terms
2x - 3x = -x
8 + 15 = 23
-x + 23 is your answer
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