Question

Kennedy had the expression 3(2x-3x+8). She simplified and rewrote the

expression 3(8+x). If any, what was her error?

Answer 1

It is -3x+24

Explanation:

2x-3x is -x or -1x

It can also be simplified further using multiplication.

3(2x-3x+8)

3(-x+8)

-3x+24