Question

Solve: 2(x + 4) − (x + 1) = 10

Answer 1

Use the distributive property of multiplication again, then you will get rid of the parentheses. However, remember that -(a+b) = -a -b

Answer 2

just show me how it is done

Answer 3

show me with the equation

Answer 4

2*x + 2*4 - x - 1 = 10

Answer 5

and after what

Answer 6

what you got now?

Answer 7

2x-x-x=2

Answer 8

no that's not right

Answer 9

2x-x-1-2

Answer 10

2x-x-1=2

Answer 11

2x - (2*4) - x - 1

Answer 12

so basically 2x - 8 - x - 1 = 10

Answer 13

yes

Answer 14

now simplify that

Answer 15

(2x - x) - 8 - 1 = 10

Answer 16

what's 2 times something - 1 time that same something?

Answer 17

If you have two chuck norrisses and you subtract one chuck norris from that, how many chuck norrisses do you have?

Answer 18

2(x + 4) - (x + 1) = 10


2x + 8 - x - 1 = 10


x + 7 = 10


x = 10 - 7


x = 3