Expand and simplify 5(x+4)-3(2+3x)

5(x+4)-3(2+3x)

Expand first bracket 

5x+20-3(2+3x) 

Expand second bracket

5x+20-6-9x

simplify

14-4x

JF
Answered by Jacob F. Maths tutor

4957 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

In a triangle ABC where angle CAB = 90 and angle ABC = 40 and the hypotenuse = 20cm, what is the length CA? Then find the total perimeter of the triangle.


If f(x) = 5 – x and g(x) = 3x + 7, simplify f(2x) + g(x – 1)


Factorise x^2 +2x+1 to the form (x+a)(x+b)


How to solve the following for x: (2x+3)/(x-4) - (2x-8)(2x+1) = 1


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning