Question

Simplifying Algebraic Expression

Using the Distributive Property & Combining Like Terms

Simplify:
-3 (2+3x) + x - 5
-3(2) + -3 (3x) + x - 5
Answer - 6 + -3(3x) + x - 5

Is the answer is correct??? I'm getting a bit confused and struggling a lot in this problem. Please help me!

Answer 1

Your answer isn't simplified.

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

-6 - 9x + x - 5

-8x - 11

Answer 2

This is wrong. You were suppose to use the distributive property. Here, let me show you:

-3(2+3x)+x-5
= -6+-9x+ x-5
Then, you combine like-terms:
-6-5= -11
and then -9x+x= -8x

Thus, your answer should be -11-8x.

Hope I helped you a little bit.

Answer 3

No. You didn't simplify.

-3 (2 + 3x) + x - 5
-6 -9x + x -5

Combine like terms, then you are done.

Answer 4

Joey is right you suppose to do the combine like terms at the end, but you simplify thought.

Thank You Ms. Sue.

Answer 5

Brooke and I also gave you the correct answer.

Answer 6

Right.

Thank you!!! :)

Answer 7

You're very welcome.