Question

4(x + 2) - 3(x - 5)
ANSWER: x + 23

Answer 1

Yes

Answer 2

4x+8-3x+8

Answer 3

4(x + 2) - 3(x - 5)
= 4(x) + 4(2) -3(x) -3(-5)
= 4x + 8 - 3x +15
= 4x - 3x +8 + 15
= Can you continue?

Answer 4

4(x+2) is 4x + 8, and -3(x - 5) is -3x + 5. so you have 4x + 8 - 3x + 15. 4x - 3x = x, 8 + 15 = 23. so x + 23, you're right, good