Question

Please solve this with explanations!

Answer 1

D. -2x - 8

Explanation:

1) Simplify 1/3(6x+15) to 6x+15/3

-6x+15/3 - 3

2) Factor out the common term 3.

-3(2x+5)/3 - 3

3) Cancel 3.

-(2x+5)-3

4) Remove parentheses.

-2x-5-3

5) Collect like terms.

-2x+(-5-3)

6) Simplify

-2x-8