Ask Question
24 October, 18:12

Simplify 18 - 2[x + (x - 5) ].

+5
Answers (1)
  1. 24 October, 18:33
    0
    First, distribute what's inside the parenthesis, and change all the subtractions to addition of negatives.

    18 + - 2 (x^2 + - 5x)

    Next distribute the - 2

    18 + - 2x^2 + 10x

    Then I like to rearrange stuff to put it in standard form.

    -2x^2 + 10x + 18
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “Simplify 18 - 2[x + (x - 5) ]. ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers