Question

Simplify 5(4x − 6) + 12x − 15.

Answer 1

The simplified expression is 32x-45.

First distribute the 5 into the values in parentheses.

5(4x-6)+12x-15

20x-30+12x-15

Combine like terms.

20x+12x=32x

(-30)+(-15)=-45

The final simplified expression comes out to: 32x-45.

Answer 2

`5(4x - 6) + 12x -15=20x-30+12x-15=32x-45`