Simplify the expression completely by combining any like terms

Question

A four-sided field needs to be fenced. Two sides are each g feet long. The length of the third side is 3 feet less than 5 times the fourth side. If the length of the fourth side is represented by m, write an algebraic expression that represents the length of the fencing needed.

Answer 1

2g + (5m - 3) + m

Simplify to get 2g + 6m - 3