Simplify the expression (9m-3) - (2m+12) (1 point) Responses 18m2−36 18 m squared minus 36 7m - 15 7m - 15 7m+9 7m+9 11m - 15

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To simplify the expression (9m3)(2m+12), follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the negative sign through the second parentheses: (9m3)(2m+12)=9m32m12

  2. Combine like terms:

    • For the m terms: 9m2m=7m
    • For the constant terms: 312=15

Putting it all together, we have: 7m15

Thus, the simplified expression is 7m15.