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27 October, 19:13

What is the first step in simplifying the expression 2 (x+3) + 5?

2x+2 (3) + 5

2x+3+5

2+x+3+5

2 (5) + x+3

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  1. 27 October, 19:21
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    2x+2 (3) + 5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The first step is eliminating the brackets by multiplying everything inside the brackets by 2 which will then resulting in multiplying by 2 into x, thus having 2x+2 (3) + 5.
  2. 27 October, 20:15
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    Multiply 2 by x so 2x+3+5
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