Question

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Simplify this expression. Type the variable term before the constant.

18 + 5(2x - 1) + 3

Answer 1

Was just about to tag you @rockycatsrule

Answer 2

lol

Answer 3

r u soving for x or for y

Answer 4

I'm simplifying

Answer 5

So not trying to solve for anything

Answer 6

Let's simplify step-by-step.
18+5(2x−1)+3
Distribute:
=18+(5)(2x)+(5)(−1)+3
=18+10x+−5+3
Combine Like Terms:
=18+10x+−5+3
=(10x)+(18+−5+3)
=10x+16
Answer:
=10x+16

Answer 7

Just combining like terms

Answer 8

yep

Answer 9

Do the multiplication first: 5(2x-1) = 10x-5
Then add up the integer numbers, 10, 18, -5

Answer 10

does that some it up

Answer 11

so 10x + 23?

Answer 12

yep

Answer 13

Wait bc your answer said 10x + 16?

Answer 14

10x + 16

Answer 15

ok but 10 + 18 +-5 is 23

Answer 16

18 + 10x -5 +3

Answer 17

i hop that i was good help and u now understand it a little better

Answer 18

oh so you're not adding the 10 sorry duh

Answer 19

lol yea

Answer 20

Thanks you guys

Answer 21

welcome