Question

3(2x - 2y) - (5x + 3y) = \square (do not factor.)

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the first term

$3(2x - 2y) = 6x - 6y$

Step2: Distribute the negative sign

$-(5x + 3y) = -5x - 3y$

Step3: Combine all terms

$(6x - 6y) + (-5x - 3y)$

Step4: Combine like terms

$(6x - 5x) + (-6y - 3y) = x - 9y$

Answer:

$x - 9y$