Question

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

Answer 1

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

first thing is to open the parentheses

6 x (-5u) + 6 x 1 -3 x 4u -3 x (-4)

-30u + 6 - 12u + 12

collecting the like terms

-30u - 12u + 6 + 12

= -42u + 18

the answer is -42u + 18