Question

Simplify by using the Distributive Property and combining of similar terms: 5(x + 3) - 4(2x - 1)

Answer 1

Distributive property:
\[a(b+c) = ab + ac\]
Use that to expand the expression, then combine similar terms.

Answer 2

5(x + 3) - 4(2x - 1) =
5*x + 5*3 - 4*(2x) -4 * (-1)

What is the next step? @shell1903

Answer 3

I came up with -3x+19

Answer 4

@shell1903 Correct.