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In order for us to find out which one is equivalent to 5 – 2m , we can go through all of your options to see which one gives us that!
“Equivalent to 5 – 2m”
Option A.
7 – 2(m + 1)
Distribute
7 – 2(m) + 2(1)
7 – 2m + 2
COMBINE LIKE TERMS
7 – 2 = 5
Option Answer: 5 – 2m
Option A can be a possible ANSWER ✅
Option B.
7 - (2m - 5)
DISTRIBUTE
7 – 2m + 5
COMBINE LIKE TERMS
7 + 5 = 12
–2m = –2m
Option Answer: –2m + 12
Option B CAN’T possibly be your ANSWER ❌
Option C.
7 - 2(m - 2)
DISTRIBUTE
7 - 2(m) + (–2)(–2)
7 – 2m + 4
COMBINE YOUR LIKE TERMS
7 + 4 = 11
–2m = –2m
Option answer: –2m + 11
Option C. CANT possibly be your ANSWER ❌
Now that we have went through ALL of your choices, this leaves “Option A” as your answer
Answer: Option A). 7 - 2(m + 1) ☑️
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