Question

Sharina simplified the expression 3(2x – 6 – x + 1)2 – 2 + 4x. In Step 1 she simplified within the parentheses. In Step 2 she expanded the exponent.

Answer 1

(6x-18-3x+3)*2-2+4x
3x-18*2-2+4
-1x-34

Answer 2

its d, Distribute the 3 to each term in the parentheses by multiplying.

Explanation: