1. Model 5(x + 1) and then simplify. Justify your steps. 2. Model 4(x 2) and simplify. – Write 4(x 2) in three different ways. – What does the number in front of the parentheses tell you about the grouping? 3. a. Explain what 3(2x 5) means, then simplify. –
1. Model 5(x + 1) and then simplify. Justify your steps. 2. Model 4(x – 2) and simplify. Write 4(x – 2) in three different ways. What does the number in front of the parentheses tell you about the grouping? 3. a. Explain what 3(2x – 5) means, then simplify.