Question

simplify. -3(u + 6) - 2(u + 3)

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$-3(u+6) -2(u+3) = -3u -18 -2u -6$

Step2: Combine like terms

$-3u -2u -18 -6 = (-3-2)u + (-18-6)$

Step3: Calculate coefficients and constants

$-5u -24$

Answer:

$-5u -24$