Question

Evaluate -3x-2(3-x)+14

Answer 1

Perform the indicated operations in the order specified by PEMDAS (Order of Operations rules):

-3x - 2(3) - 2(-x) + 14. Multiply first, in two places:

-3x - 6 + 2x + 14 Combine like terms:

8 - x Answer

Answer 2

-3x - 2(3 - x) + 14

Distribute -2 inside the parentheses (-2 * 3) and (-2 * -x).

-3x - 6 + 2x + 14

Combine like terms (-3x + 2x) and (-6 + 14).

$\boxed {-x + 8}$ is your answer.