Question

Simplify –6(5x + 1) + 3(2x – 4).

Answer 1

Multiply the coefficients to the terms in parentheses:

$-6(5x + 1) = (-6 * 5x) + (-6 * 1) = -30x - 6$

$3(2x - 4) = (3 * 2x) + (3 * -4) = 6x - 12$

$(-30x - 6) + (6x - 12)$

Combine like terms:

$-30x + 6x = -24x$

$-6 + -12 = -18$

$-24x - 18$

The answer is C. -24x - 18.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is A