Simplify

2 (x-1) + 3 (x+2)

Simplify

(4y-3) - 2 (y-5)

For these problems we need to distribute first and then combine like terms. We can add anything with an "x" together and anything without an "x" together.

Problem 1:

2 (x-1) + 3 (x+2)

2x - 2 + 3x + 6

Answer: 5x + 4

Problem 2:

(4y-3) - 2 (y-5)

4y - 3 - 2y + 10

Answer: 2y + 7