Question

Simplify 3(-2a-4)+3a

Answer 1

Answer: −3a−12

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute:

=(3)(−2a)+(3)(−4)+3a

=−6a+−12+3a

Combine Like Terms:

=−6a+−12+3a

=(−6a+3a)+(−12)

=−3a+−12

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Answer 2

Answer: -3(a+4) or -3a-12

Explanation:

When you simplify, you want to use your order of operations.

-6a-12+3a

-3a-12

-3(a+4)