Question

Use the distributive property to rewrite the expression and simplify .

Answer 1

3 (2x^2 - 5) -4x^2

Distribute 3 to both terms inside the parentheses

3 (2x^2) + 3 (-5) - 4x^2

6x^2 - 15 - 4x^2

Combine like terms:

6x^2 - 4x^2 -15

2 x^2 - 15