Question

I need help with number 17. you have to simplify the expression and ur answer will reveal a letter on the right hand side

Answer 1

The expression we need to simplify is:

`6(-5u+1)-3(4u-12)`

Step 1. Use distributive property to multiply the number outside the parenthesis by the numbers inside the parenthesis. We get the following:

`-30u+6-12u+36`

Step 2. Combine like variable terms.

We combine -30u and -12u, which results in -42u:

`-42u+6+36`

Step 3. Combine like independent terms.

We combine the independent terms +6 and +36, which result in +42:

`-42u+42`

This answer corresponds to the letter Y of the options.

Answer:

Y: -42u+42