Question

Simplify 4(x - 3) - 2x + 9.

Answer 1

First you distribute: 4x-12-2x+9

Combine like terms: 2x-3

Final answer: 2x-3

Answer 2

2x-3

Explanation:

4(x - 3) - 2x + 9

Distribute the 4

4x -12 -2x+9

Combine like terms

4x-2x -12+9

2x -3