SOLUTION: How would I simplify the following equation?: 4(3x - 1) - 3(2x + 3)

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Question 75614: How would I simplify the following equation?:
4(3x - 1) - 3(2x + 3)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4%283x+-+1%29+-+3%282x+%2B+3%29
4%2A3x+-+4%2A1+-+3%2A2x+%2B+%28-3%29%2A3 Distribute the 4 and the -3 to their respective terms
12x+-+4+-+6x+-+9 Multiply
6x+-+13 Combine like terms. This is the simplified form