Question

Simplify the expression. 2x + 3(x-2) -3(x-6)

Answer 1

2x+12

Explanation:

2x + 3(x-2) -3(x-6)

distribute

2x+3x-6-3x+18

sort

2x+3x-3x-6+18

add 2x and 3x

5x-3x-6+18

subtract 5x and 3x

2x-6+18

add -6 and 18

2x+12

because we can't add the two the final answer is:

2x+12