Question

rewrite the expression using fewer terms. 12x - 3(2x - 5) = 12x + -3(2x + -5) = 12x + (-3·2x) + (-3· -5) = 12x + (-6x) + 15 = \square + \square

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms (x terms)

We have \(12x + (-6x)\). Combining these, we calculate \(12x - 6x = 6x\).

Step2: Identify the constant term

The constant term is \(15\) from the previous step \(12x + (-6x) + 15\).

Answer:

\(6x + 15\)