Question

Simplify 2(x-1) + 3(x+2) Simplify (4y-3) - 2(y-5)

Answer 1

For these problems we need to distribute first and then combine like terms. We can add anything with an "x" together and anything without an "x" together.

Problem 1:

2(x-1)+3(x+2)
2x - 2 + 3x + 6
Answer: 5x + 4

Problem 2:

(4y-3)-2(y-5)
4y - 3 - 2y + 10
Answer: 2y + 7