Question

-(3x-9) + 4(3-5x) simplify by distributing and combining like terms

Answer 1

Sure, let's simplify the expression step by step:

- Distribute the negative sign:

-1 * (3x - 9)

This gives us:

-3x + 9

- Now, distribute the 4:

4 * (3 - 5x)

This gives us:

12 - 20x

- Finally, combine like terms by adding the two simplified expressions:

-3x + 9 + 12 - 20x

Now, combine like terms:

-3x - 20x + 9 + 12

Combine the x terms:

-23x + 9 + 12

Combine the constants:

-23x + 21

So, the simplified expression is:

-23x + 21