Question

(2x−6)+4(x−3)
This is for math and I am very confused, please help

Answer 1

6 ( x - 3 ) or 6x - 18

Explanation:

If the question asks for you to factor:

Rewrite:

( 2x - 6 ) + 4 ( x - 3 )

Factor:

2x - 6 + 4 ( x - 3 )

Collect like terms:

2 ( x - 3 ) + 4 ( x - 3 )

Answer:

6 ( x - 3 )

If the question asks for you to simplify:

Rewrite:

( 2x - 6 ) + 4 ( x - 3 )

Collect like terms:

2x - 6 + 4x - 12

Answer:

6x - 18

Answer 2

6x-18

Explanation:

(2x-6)+4(x-3)

you distribute the 4 by multiplying it with the variables within the parenthesis.

(2x-6)+(4x-3)

you can loose the parenthesis and group common factors together.

2x+4x-6-3

add

6x-18