What would the next step be

-3(-3x+4y-10) +6y

9x-12y+30+6y

a
9x+6y+30

b
9x-6y+30

c
9x-6y-30

1 answer

Let's simplify the expression step by step to determine which option (a, b, or c) is correct.

The expression we are starting with is:

\(-3(-3x + 4y - 10) + 6y\)

First, distribute the -3:

\[ -3 \cdot -3x + -3 \cdot 4y + -3 \cdot -10 = 9x - 12y + 30 \]

Now we add \(6y\):

\[ 9x - 12y + 30 + 6y \]

Combine like terms (\(-12y + 6y\)):

\[ 9x + (-12y + 6y) + 30 = 9x - 6y + 30 \]

So the final simplified expression is:

\[ 9x - 6y + 30 \]

Now let's compare that with the given options:

  • a) \(9x + 6y + 30\)
  • b) \(9x - 6y + 30\)
  • c) \(9x - 6y - 30\)

The correct answer is b) \(9x - 6y + 30\).