Question

What is 8(2x-3)-6x if x = 3

Answer 1

8(2x - 3)-6x

First, replace all the x's with 3s. Simplfy 2 × 3 to 6. / Your problem should look like: 8 × (6 - 3) - 6 × 3
Second, simplify 6 - 3 to 3. / Your problem should look like: 8 × 3 - 6 × 3
Third, simplify 8 × 3 to 24. / Your problem should look like: 24 - 6 × 3
Fourth, simplify 6 × 3 to 18. / Your problem should look like: 24 - 18
Fifth, simplify 24 - 18 to get 6. / Your problem should look like: 6

Answer: 6