Answer:
6
Step-by-step explanation:
7x + 3(-x + 6) = 42
use distributive property
7x + -3x + 18 = 42
positive + negative = negative
7x - 3x + 18 = 42
combine like terms
4x + 18 = 42
subtract 18 from both sides
4x + 18 - 18 = 42 - 18
18 is canceled out on the left side
4x + 0 = 24
4x = 24
divide both sides by 4
4x ÷ 4 = 24 ÷ 4
1x = 6
x = 6
Answer:
x^2 - 5x - 66
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Distrubute the x to the x and -11 so you will get x^2 - 11x
2. Distrubute the 6 to x and -11 and you get 6x - 66
3. Combine like terms (x^2 - 11x + 6x - 66) you will get x^2 - 5x - 66