Which of the following expressions is equal to 5 - 2m? 7 - 2(m + 1)
7 - (2m - 5)
7 - 2(m - 2)

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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 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 –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 –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

Option A). 7 - 2(m + 1) ☑️

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