Question

Whats the simplest form of— 3х + 7 – 2x +11 — x

Answer 1

The given expression is

`-3x+7-2x+11-x`

We have to reduce like terms. -3x, -2x, and -x are like terms. 7 and 11 are like terms.

`-3x-2x-x+7+11=-6x+18`

Then, we factor out the greatest common factor, observe that 6 is the greatest common factor

`6(-x+3)`

Hence, the simplest form is 6(-x + 3).