Question

algebra and geometry review
using distribution and combining like terms to simplify: u
simplify.
2(3x - 4)-3(x + 6)

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$2(3x - 4)=2\times3x-2\times4 = 6x-8$ and $-3(x + 6)=-3\times x-3\times6=-3x - 18$.
So the expression becomes $6x-8-3x - 18$.

Step2: Combine like - terms

Combine the $x$ terms: $6x-3x=(6 - 3)x = 3x$.
Combine the constant terms: $-8-18=-26$.
The simplified expression is $3x-26$.

Answer:

$3x - 26$