Question

Simplify the expression 2(-8x-3)+18x

Answer 1

2x-6

Step-by-step explanation:

2(-8x -3)+18x

-16x -6 -18x

-16x +18x -6

2x-6

Answer 2

2x - 6

Step-by-step explanation:

`\sf \rightarrow 2(-8x-3)+18x`

distribute

`\sf \rightarrow 2(-8x)+ 2(-3)+18x`

multiply

`\sf \rightarrow -16x-6+18x`

collect terms

`\sf \rightarrow 18x -16x-6`

simplify

`\sf \rightarrow 2x-6`