Question

Combing Like Terms
2(2x - 4) + x = 7

Answer 1

4x-8 + x = 7
4x-x= 7 + 8
3x = 15
x = 5

Answer 2

2(2x5-4)+5=7

Answer 3

is the 5 near the 2x an exponent

Answer 4

2(2x^5-4)+5=7
4^6 -8 + 5 =7
4^6 -3 = 7
4^6 = 7 + 3
4^6= 10

i think i did it but idk how to finish