Question

Simplify 6(b+8)-9(3b-4)

Answer 1

`\sf -21b+84`

Explanation:

`\sf 6(b+8)-9(3b-4)`

We'll use the distributive property to multiply 6 by b + 8, and -9 by 3b - 4.

`\sf 6b+48-27b+36`

Combine like terms.

`\sf -21b+48+36`

Add numbers.

`\sf -21b+84`

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