Question

Question 9 Simplify the expression. 3(2x - 5) + 15

Answer 1

The given expression is,

`3*(2x-5)+15`

Simplify the above expression.

`\begin{gathered} 3*(2x-5)+15=3*2x-3*5+15 \\ =6x-15+15 \\ =6x \end{gathered}`

Thus, the simplest form of 3(2x - 5) + 15 is 6x.