What is the first step to simplify the expression 5x – x(2 – 3x) + 2?

"distribute to the terms inside the parentheses"

Step-by-step explanation:

Looking at this specific problem, we see that the terms inside parenthesis are ALREADY SIMPLIFIED, so disregard this step.

There aren't any square/cube to EXPAND, so disregard this step as well.

There IS DISTRIBUTION in this problem. Distributing -x with the term inside the parenthesis, (2-3x). Hence, distribution should be the FIRST STEP of this problem.

Fourth answer choice is right.

where are the options?

step-by-step explanation:

( - 4 , -7 )

all the lines must parallel  

step-by-step explanation:

coordinates of c = ( - 1 , 2 )

3 units left = ( -4 , 2 )

9 units down = ( - 4 , 11 )