Question

Simplify the expression 15 − 3(3a + b) + 5a − 6b.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

the answer is -4, 9, and 15

Answer 2

Answer:

15-3(3a+b)+5-6b

15 - 9a - 3b + 5 - 6b

15 - 9a - 9b + 5

20 - 9a - 9b

Step-by-step explanation:

15-3(3a+b)+5-6b

Multiple everything inside of the parenthesis by -3.

15 - 9a - 3b + 5 - 6b

Get the variables together by doing -3b-6b

15 - 9a - 9b + 5

Add 5 to 15.

20 - 9a - 9b

Final answer: 20 - 9a - 9b