Question

(3ax + 4a) - (9x + 15a)

Answer 1

What does the variables represent?

Answer 2

3ax−11a−9x

Explanation:

3ax+4a−(9x+15a)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=3ax+4a+−1(9x+15a)

=3ax+4a+−1(9x)+−1(15a)

=3ax+4a+−9x+−15a

Combine Like Terms:

=3ax+4a+−9x+−15a

=(3ax)+(4a+−15a)+(−9x)

=3ax+−11a+−9x