Question

Two students were given the expression shown to simplify.

Answer 1

The equivalent expression is 6 + 6x

Solution:

Given expression is:

9 - (3 - 6x)

We have to find the equivalent expression

Use the distributive property,

a(b + c) = ab + bc

Therefore, from given expression,

$9 - 1(3 - 6x) = 9 - 3 + 6x$

Combine the constants, 9 - 3 = 6

$9 - 1(3 - 6x) = 6 + 6x$

Thus the equivalent expression is 6 + 6x