Question

Simplify 2(x + 4) + 7(x – 5) + 3. Show each step of your work.

Answer 1

2x + 8 + 7x - 35 + 3
2x + 7x - 27 + 3
9x - 24

Answer 2

2(x + 4) + 7(x – 5) + 3
2x + 8 + 7x - 35 + 3 //distributive property.
9x - 23 // combine like variables