Question

- (x + 3) - 3x simplify use distributive property

Answer 1

Answer: -4x - 3

Explanation:

To simplify this expression, distribute the minus first.

- (x + 3) - 3x

-x - 3 - 3x

Now, combine the like terms.

-x - 3x - 3

-4x - 3

Answer 2

-4x- 3

Explanation:

Simplify:

Distributive property: a*(b +c) = (a*b) + (a*c)

(-1) is distributed to each term of (x +3).

-(x + 3) - 3x = (-1) *x + 3*(-1) - 3x

= -x - 3 - 3x

= -x - 3x - 3

= -4x - 3