Question

Simplify the expression below -3(10x + 4y) + 6(6x − 2y)

Answer 1

6x - 24y

Explanation:

First, eliminate the braces by doing the multiplications:

-30x - 12y + 36x - 12y

Then group together the same variables:

6x - 24y

arguably, you could factor out a 6 and get:

6(x-4y)

but it is a matter of taste if that is simpler...