Question

Simplify : 2n - 7 + 3(4n - 3)

Answer 1

14n-16

Explanation:

Given

`2n - 7 + 3(4n - 3)\\`

Simplification requires the expression to be in its shortest and concise form. The brackets are opened and addition or subtractions are performed

So,

Multiplying 3 inside bracket

`2n - 7 + 12n - 9`

Combining alike terms:

`2n+12n-7-9`

Performing addition and subtractions:

`14n-16`

Hence the simplified form is:

14n-16 ..