Question

Simplify 3(x+2)-9x+5

Answer 1

It would be...
-6x+11

Answer 2

The simplified form of the provided expression is
`11-6x`.

Explanation:

Consider the provided expression.

`3(x+2)-9x+5`

Use the distributive property:

`a(b+c)=ab+ac`

By using the above property we can simplify it as shown:

`3x+6-9x+5`

Add and subtract the like terms.

`3x-9x+6+5`

`11-6x`

Thus, the simplified form of the provided expression is
`11-6x`.