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9 (3x + 1) - 3(2x + 3)
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Simplify the expression

User Corey
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Answer:

9 (3x + 1) - 3(2x + 3)

we have to simplify the given expression

↝ 9(3x+1) - 3(2x+3)

↝ (27x+9) - (6x+9)

↝ 27x + 9 - 6x - 9

↝ 27x - 6x + 9 - 9

↝ 21x

So, the required answer is 21x .

User Mstorkson
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Answer: 21x

Explanation:

We will simplify the given expression with the order of operations.

Given expression.

9 (3x + 1) - 3(2x + 3)

Distribute the 9.

27x + 9 - 3(2x + 3)

Distribute the -3.

27x + 9 - 6x - 9

Combine like terms with subtraction:

27x - 6x + 9 - 9

21x

User Bradford Medeiros
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