SOLUTION: I need help!!! Lol. 2a(x+3)-3a(x-3) Can you please show me how to do this?

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Question 210236: I need help!!! Lol.
2a(x+3)-3a(x-3)
Can you please show me how to do this?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2a%28x%2B3%29-3a%28x-3%29 Start with the given expression.


2ax%2B6a-3ax%2B9a Distribute


%282ax-3ax%29%2B%286a%2B9a%29 Group like terms.


-ax%2B15a Combine like terms.


-a%28x-15%29 Factor out the -a


So 2a%28x%2B3%29-3a%28x-3%29=-a%28x-15%29