Question

your turn! simplify the expression and choose the correct answer.
$13 + 2(x - 7)$
$15x - 105$
$2x + 27$
$2x - 6$
$2x - 1$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$13 + 2(x - 7) = 13 + 2x - 14$

Step2: Combine constant terms

$13 - 14 + 2x = 2x - 1$

Answer:

2x - 1