Question

Can I get some help with a math question?
Simplify.

–7 + 2(x – 3)

A.
x – 10

B.
x – 13

C.
2x – 10

D.
2x – 13

Answer 1

1. We distribute:
\[-7 + (2)(x)+(2)(-3)\]

Answer 2

\[= -7 + 2x + -6\]

Answer 3

Now we combine like terms:\[-7 + 2x + -6 = (2x) + (-7 + -6)\]

Answer 4

\[= 2x + -13\]

Answer 5

and thats the answer ^

Answer 6

And adding -13 is just the same as subtracting 13, lol.

Answer 7

exactly ^

Answer 8

Thank you all very much, have a lovely day!

Answer 9

You're Welcome and have a Nice Day