Answer:
=2.5x+16
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's simplify step-by-step.
23+5x−(7+2.5x)
Distribute the Negative Sign:
=23+5x+−1(7+2.5x)
=23+5x+(−1)(7)+−1(2.5x)
=23+5x+−7+−2.5x
Combine Like Terms:
=(5x+−2.5x)+(23+−7)