Simplify

Question

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

Answer 1

To simplify the expression, you can use distributive property.

First, distribute the 2 to both terms within the first parentheses:
2(6x + 2) = 2 * 6x + 2 * 2 = 12x + 4

Next, distribute the -3 to both terms within the second parentheses:
-3(2x + 3) = -3 * 2x + -3 * 3 = -6x - 9

Now, combine like terms by adding the two simplified expressions:
12x + 4 - 6x - 9 = (12x - 6x) + (4 - 9) = 6x - 5

So, the simplified expression is 6x - 5.