Question

Simplify the expression: -9 + 4x - 3(x + 2)

Answer 1

`\sf \: x - 15`

Explanation:

Now we have to,

→ Simplify the given expression.

The expression is,

→ -9 + 4x - 3(x + 2)

Let's simplify the expression,

→ -9 + 4x - 3(x + 2)

→ -9 + 4x - 3(x) - 3(2)

→ -9 + 4x - 3x - 6

→ 4x - 3x - 9 - 6

→ (4x - 3x) + (-9 - 6)

→ (x) + (-15)

→ x - 15

Hence, the answer is x - 15.

Answer 2

Answer: x - 15

Given:

-9 + 4x - 3(x + 2)

Distribute the -3:

-9 + 4x - 3x - 6

Combine similar terms:

-15 + x