Question

What is the answer to this problem please help
18x - (-3x + 9)

Answer 1

21x - 9

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

18x - (-3x + 9)

Step 2: Simplify

1. Distribute negative: 18 + 3x - 9
2. Combine like terms: 21x - 9