Question

Simplify the Expression and EXPLAIN what you did and WHY.

-3(4m+3)+2m

Answer 1

-10m-9

Explanation:

open the bracket by multiplication

-3 × 4m= -12m

-3 × 3= - 9

-12m - 9 +2m

arrange like terms together

-12m +2m -9

-10m -9