Question

Simplify the following expression. -4(2x +6) +x2 -9

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the Distributive Property:

$-8x-24+x^2-9$

Combine Like-Terms and correctly format:

$x^2-8x-33$

Answer 2

Answer:

x² - 8x - 15

Step-by-step explanation:

-4(2x + 6) + x² - 9

= -8x - 24 + x² - 9

= x² - 8x - 33