Question

Simplify the expression:

2x + 3(-6x -8) + 4y - 3(8y+2)
Put your answer in correct order x, y, #s

Answer 1

Explanation:

= 2x + 3 ( - 6x - 8 ) + 4y - 3 ( 8y + 2 )

= 2x - 18x - 24 + 4y - 24 y - 6

= 2x - 18x + 4y - 24y - 24 - 6

= - 16x - 20y - 30..

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