Question

Simplify 3(r + 4) - 5r

Answer 1

Answer: 12-2r

Explanation:

3r+12-5r

= -2r+12 or 12-2r

Answer 2

-2r + 12

Explanation:

simplify 3(r + 4) - 5r

3(r + 4) - 5r <== distribute first

3(r) + 3(4) - 5r

3r + 12 - 5r <== combine like terms

-2r + 12 <== final answer

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