Question

Expand and simplify 9a+3(8-2a).

Answer 1

To simplify the given function  9a+3(8-2a), first step to take is to distribute 3 to the terms inside the parenthesis via the associative property. In this case, the result is 9a + 24 - 6a. we add like terms that are equal to 3a + 24. we can factor furthermore to 3*(a+8)

Answer 2

Hi there

9a + 3(8-2a)
9a + 24 - 6a
(9a -6a) +24
3x + 24


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