SOLUTION: 3{[6(x-4)+5]-2[5(x+8)-3]} The directions says to simplify the problem. I have tried everything but nothing I do allows me to come up with the right.
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Question 747410: 3{[6(x-4)+5]-2[5(x+8)-3]} The directions says to simplify the problem. I have tried everything but nothing I do allows me to come up with the right. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3{[6(x-4)+5]-2[5(x+8)-3]}
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= 3{[6x-24+5]-2[5x+40-3]}
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= 3{6x-19-10x+74}
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= 3{-4x+55}
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= -12x+165
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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