Question

Simplify the expression –3(x + 3)² – 3 + 3x. What is the simplified expression in standard form?

Answer 1

-3x^2 -15x -30

Explanation:

First you would square the parenthesis, and get x^2 +6x+9 inside the parenthesis, then you would multiply it by the -3 and get -3x^2 -18x-27-3+3x then you combine like terms to get the answer.

Answer 2

-3x^2-15x-30

Explanation:

Follow order of operations