Simplify by combining like terms -17+2(6x-1)+5

Start with the original expression.

Use the Distributive Property — multiply by both and .

Combine the like terms — add up all the constants.

Reorder the terms.

12x -14

Step-by-step explanation:

-17+2(6x-1)+5

Distribute the 2

-17 +2*6x -2*1 +5

Simplify

-17 +12x -2 +5

Combine like terms

12x -17-2+5

12x -14

the answer to your question a or b but i am pretty sure it is b. i hope this : )

step-by-step explanation:

36/60

36/2=18

60/2=30

18/30

18/3=6

30/3=10

6/10

6/2=3

10/2=5

your final answer would be 3/5 of an

hope this !