Question

Use distributive property to simplify 3(2x - 6). SHOW ALL STEPS! Anyone able to help me with this I will gladly like it.

Answer 1

6x - 18

Explanation:

3(2x - 6) =

("... - 6" means that whatever we do with the 6, we have to remember that it's negative)

3(2x - 6) =

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

6x + (-18) =

(if we add a negative number then it's the same as subtracting that number)

6x + (-18) = 6x - 18

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Answer 2

6x - 18

Explanation:

3 x 6 = 18, so thats how you get the 18 in the answer

3 x 2x = 6x, which is how you get the 6x

and theres a subraction sign so we know to put a - there.