Question

Simplify.
6(3x - 5) + 2(3x - 5) - 8(3x - 5)

Answer 1

The way to simplify this is so combine like terms. Do the equation in the bracket but leave the variable (3x - 5) = (- 2x) So now the equation looks like this: 6(-2x) + 2(- 2x) + 8(- 2x) And now you do the multiplication, but still leave the variable 6(- 2x) = (- 12x) Now the equation is: (- 12x) + (- 4x) - (- 16x)

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Answer 2

0 is the correct answer

Explanation:

Distribute the 6, 2, and -8 to get 18x - 30 + 6x - 10 - 24x + 40, which combines to 0.