Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2 + 3(x - 6)?

Answer 1

Answer:

$2 + 3(x - 6)$

Using distributive property:

$2 + 3x - 18$

simplify:

$3x - 16$

Answer 2

Hey there!

2 + 3(x - 6)

= 2 + 3x - 18

= 2 - 18 + 3x

= -16 + 3x

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