Question

How do you simplify 13(19 – x)?

Answer 1

`247-13x`

Explanation:

Expand brackets to simplify:

`13(19-x)=247-13x`

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To find `x`:

`247-13x=0`

`246=13x`

`247/13=x`

`x=19`

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure `13(19-x)` is the simplest form you can go.
Refer explanation.

Explanation:

Normally, if this was a simplification related question, it would be like ' Simplify `247-13x` ' and you would pull the common factor out which is `13` to obtain the simplest form of the equation.

This looks like an evaluate-question where you need to multiply `13` to both terms inside the bracket which are `19` & `x`.

Thus, your answer would be `247-13x`

If I'm wrong, please do correct me.

Answer 3

When we are talking about these... we can simply say
`a(b+-c)=ab+-ac` to any number of terms
So..
`13(19-x)=13xx19-13xx x`
`13(19-x)=247-13x`