3(2x - 5) + 2 = _____?
3(2x - 5) + 2 = _____?
Explanation
Let's solve it step by step:
3(2x - 5) + 2
Distribute the 3:
3 × 2x = 6x
3 × (-5) = -15
Now add 2 to the result:
6x - 15 + 2 = 6x - 13
Let's solve it step by step:
3(2x - 5) + 2
Distribute the 3:
3 × 2x = 6x
3 × (-5) = -15
Now add 2 to the result:
6x - 15 + 2 = 6x - 13