Question

Expand and simplify 2(3x – 5) + 3(2x + 3)

Answer 1

12x - 1

Explanation:

distribute the value outside the parentheses to each value inside:

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

6x - 10 + 6x + 9

combine 'like terms' to get:

12x - 1

Answer 2

12x - 1

Explanation:

Always expand both the brackets for an accurate answer

2(3x-5) = (+)6x - 10

3(2x+3) = (+)6x + 9

6x - 10 + 6x + 9 = 12x -1