Question

simplify. -3(x + 3) + 5(3x - 4)

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the parentheses

$-3(x+3) + 5(3x-4) = -3x - 9 + 15x - 20$

Step2: Combine like terms

$(-3x + 15x) + (-9 - 20) = 12x - 29$

Answer:

$12x - 29$