simplify 3*(2x – 6) + 3

Question

Use the distributive property to remove the parentheses, then simplify by combining like terms. 3(2s – 6) + 3

Answer 1

Hi Abby,

 

By using the distributive property,

3(2x-6)=3×2x-3×6=6x-18

 

3(2x-6)+3=6x-18+3

 

              =6x-15

Answer 2

Hi Abby;

3(2x – 6) + 3

Let's distribute 3 within the parentheses...

6x-18+3

Combine like terms...

6x-15