Question

Simply the expression 3(x+1)-2(3x+7)

Answer 1

-3x-11

Explanation:

distrubte:

3 x x = 3x 3 x 1 = 3

-2 x 3x =-6x -2 x 7 = -4

Combine like terms:

3x + 3 -6x -14

-3x -11

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. remove parentheses by multiplying factors.

2.use exponent rules to remove parentheses in terms with exponents.

3.combine like terms by adding coefficients.

4.combine the constants.