Question

What is the simplest form of

2(3x-2y) + 3(x-3y)

Answer 1

9x - 13y

Explanation:

2(3x - 2y) + 3(x - 3y)

Use distributive law a(b + c) = ab + ac

⇒ 2·3x - 2·2y + 3·x - 3·3y

⇒ 6x - 4y + 3x - 9y

Gather like terms:

⇒ 6x + 3x - 4y - 9y

Combine like terms:

⇒ 9x - 13y