Which one will we start with? I'll explain 21. multiply it out and the clean it up. you should end up with 140=A if I'm correct.
Answer: <em>10 + 9 </em>
Step-by-step explanation:
<em>1. Distribute: 3(6+3) - (8-x) = 18 + 9 - (8)</em>
<em>2. Eliminate redundant parentheses: 18 + 9 - (8) = 18 + 9 - 1 ⋅ 8</em>
<em>3. Multiply the numbers: 18 + 9 - 1 ⋅ 8 = 18 + 9 - 8 </em>
4. Combine like terms: 18 + 9 - 8 = 10 + 9
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The simplified expression is 16
