SOLUTION: Simplify 2(x^2 - 1) - 3(x + 5) Please show me how to do this. Thank you.

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Question 270214: Simplify
2(x^2 - 1) - 3(x + 5)
Please show me how to do this. Thank you.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2%28x%5E2+-+1%29+-+3%28x+%2B+5%29+ Start with the given expression.


2x%5E2+%2B+2%28-1%29+-+3x+-3%285%29+ Distribute.


2x%5E2+-2+-+3x+-15+ Multiply.


2x%5E2+-+3x+-17+ Combine like terms.


So 2%28x%5E2+-+1%29+-+3%28x+%2B+5%29+=+2x%5E2+-+3x+-17