8 (x-1) - 3x (4-x) + 6 (x+2) - 3. How can I simplify this?

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Angel Harrell

10 November, 23:24

8 (x-1) - 3x (4-x) + 6 (x+2) - 3. How can I simplify this?

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Camilla · Answer 1

Use the distributive property. For the first set of parenthesis, multiply everything inside by 8. This gets you to 8x-8.

Next set: Everything inside by 3x: 12x+3x^2.

Next set: Everything inside by 6: 6x+12.

Put it all together: 8x-8-12x+3x^2+6x+12-3.

Combine like terms: 2x+1+3x^2