Question

Simplify to create an equivalent expression. 2(3r+7)−(2+r)

Answer 1

Answer:

5r+12

Step-by-step explanation:

2(3r+7)−(2+r)

Distribute

2*3r +14 -2-r

6r +14 -2-r

5r +12

Answer 2

Simplify brackets

2(3r + 7) - 2 - r

Expand

6r + 14 - 2 - r

Collect like terms

(6r - r) + (14 - 2)

Simplify

5r + 12