Question

48 + x +30 - 3 (3x + 2)

Answer 1

To simplify the expression 48 + x + 30 - 3(3x + 2), we can follow the order of operations (PEMDAS) and combine like terms:

48 + x + 30 - 3(3x + 2)

First, simplify the expression within the parentheses:

= 48 + x + 30 - 9x - 6

Next, combine like terms:

= (48 + 30) + (x - 9x) - 6

= 78 + (-8x) - 6

= -8x + 72

So the simplified expression is -8x + 72.