Question

Follow the steps to simplify this expression.

2x(2 + 1) – 3(x + 3)
1. Distribute 2x and –3 through the parentheses:
2. Find each product:
3. Combine like terms.



2x(2) + 2x(1) −3(x) − 3(3)
4x + 2x − 3x − 9

What is the simplified expression?

Answer 1

Explanation:

2x(2)+2x(1)-3(x)-3(3)

4x+2x- 3x-9

since they are of same like terms we add them

=3x - 9

Answer 2

3x - 9

Explanation:

We already have the expression 4x + 2x − 3x − 9. Now, we just have to add like-terms. This will give us 3x - 9.