Question

Simplify (4x + 12) - (6x - 18)

Answer 1

Hello there!

Start by removing the parenthesis combining like terms.

(4x + 12) - (6x - 18)

4x + 12 - 6x - 18

4x - 6x + 12 - 18

Next, simplify.

-2x + 12 - 18

-2x - 6

This is the final answer and it cannot be simplified any further, I hope this was helpful!

Answer 2

Rearrange the equation by subtracting what is to the right of the equal sign from both sides of the equation :

4*x-12-(6*x-18)=0

Explanation:

Pull out like factors :

-2x + 6 = -2 • (x - 3)