Question

8. Consider the expression: -3a + 6b + 9 - 60 - 3b + 3.Part A: Simply the expression.Part B: Factor the expression using the GCF.Part C: What is the value of the expression when a = 2 and b = -2?

Answer 1

-3a + 6b + 9 - 60 - 3b + 3

Simplify by combining like terms:

-3a +6b - 3b +9 - 60 + 3

-3a + 3b -48

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