Question

How Do I simplify this?
-3(x + 4y) + 2(x - 2y) + (3x -5y)​

Answer 1

=2x - 21y

Explanation:

One step at a time

-3(x + 4y) = -3x - 12y

2(x - 2y) =2x - 4y

=-3x - 12y + 2x - 4y + 3x -5y

=2x - 21y