Look at the expression: −3(2x+7)

Question

Look at the expression:   −3(2x+7)

We will use the ________ to simplify this expression.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

We will use the **distributive property** to simplify this expression. Applying the distributive property, we multiply $-3$ by both terms inside the parentheses: $$ -3(2x + 7) = -3 \cdot 2x + (-3) \cdot 7 = -6x - 21 $$ So, the simplified expression is $-6x - 21$.

Just-A-V3nter · Answer

Look at the expression: −3(2x+7) The simplified expression looks like ________

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The simplified expression looks like **$-6x - 21$**.