Question

1. what is the simplified form of $2(3x - 4) - 3(2x + 1)$?

a. $6x + 11$
b. $6x - 7$
c. $-11$
d. $6x + 7$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$2(3x - 4) - 3(2x + 1) = 6x - 8 - 6x - 3$

Step2: Combine like terms

$(6x - 6x) + (-8 - 3) = 0x - 11$

Answer:

c. $-11$