Question

Simplify 6(x - 3) - 4(x + 1)

2x - 22
2x - 14
2x - 2

Answer 1

The answer is 2x-22. The first thing you do is distribute I distributed the six to the X and -3 leaving me with 6X -18 and then you distribute the negative42DX and the one leaving you with negative 4X minus 4 . you are then left with an equation that is 6X -18 -4X -4. you come by in the like terms 6x and -4x and -q8 and -4. 6-4 is two leaving you with 2X and -18-4 is -22. that is why the answer is 2X -22( sorry for such a long explanation) i hope you get the point. if you need help just let me know.

Answer 2

2x - 22

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

6(x - 3) - 4(x + 1)

Step 2: Simplify

1. Distribute: 6x - 18 - 4x - 4
2. Combine like terms (x): 2x - 18 - 4
3. Combine like terms (Z): 2x - 22