Hey there!
5 + 2(3x - 4) - x
= 5 + 2(3x) + 2(-4) - x
= 5 + 6x - 8 - 1x
= -3 + 5x
= 5x - 3
Therefore, your answer is: 5x - 3
Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!
~Amphitrite1040:)
[SIDE NOTE: ALL YOU HAD TO DO IS DISTRIBUTE “2” WITHIN the PARENTHESES & COMBINE the LIKE] TERMS.
