Simplify 3(4x + 6) - 9x.

12 x + 18 - 9 x
3 x + 18
-15 x + 18
3 x + 6

1 answer

The answer is 3x + 18.

To simplify, distribute the 3 to the terms inside the parentheses:

3(4x) + 3(6) - 9x

12x + 18 - 9x

Then, combine like terms:

(12x - 9x) + 18

3x + 18