Question

3. Which expression is equivalent to 1+2(x-1)

Answer 1

Answer:

2x - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Equivalent Algebraic Expressions

One algebraic expression can be written in several ways by applying known rules and theorems that modify expressions without changing its final value.

The expression:

1 + 2(x - 1)

Can be modified by applying the following operations:

Multiplying the constant by the contents in parentheses:

1 + 2x - 2

Collecting like terms:

-1 + 2x

Or, equivalently:

2x - 1