SOLUTION: We have several equations, but I still don't get the hang of it.
5+2(3-x)=?
Do I work with distibution here or do the addition first?
Thanks for your help!
Question 917749: We have several equations, but I still don't get the hang of it.
5+2(3-x)=?
Do I work with distibution here or do the addition first?
Thanks for your help! Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! The order of operations is very clear. The goal seems to be perform all of the arithmetic that can possibly be done.
The grouped expression is finished; it is a constant minus a variable. Nothing more can be done inside the parenthesized expression. Now look outward from it. What can be done? Two multiplied by 3-x. Use Distributive Property.
What is next? Addition (and a negative expression implied) of terms. Perform the additions that can be computed until all finished.
RESULT: 11-2x Answer by MathTherapy(10551) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! We have several equations, but I still don't get the hang of it.
5+2(3-x)=?
Do I work with distibution here or do the addition first?
Thanks for your help!
Distribution is the FIRST operation, since that involves getting rid of the , as defined by