Question

Simplify the expression (2d + 3) + (3d − 12).

Answer 1

(2d +3d) + 3-12 equals to 5d - 9

Explanation:

you try collecting like terms

Answer 2

`5d-9`

Explanation:

Given the following question:


`(2d + 3) + (3d-12)`

To find the answer remove the parentheses, group like terms, and solve by using inverse of operations.


`(2d + 3) + (3d-12)`

`2d+3+3d-12`

`2d+3d+3-12`

`3-12=-9`

`2d+3d+-9`

`2d+3d=5d`

`5d-9`

Your answer is "5d - 9."

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