Question

find \\(p(3a + 3)\\) for the following polynomial.

\\p(x) = -2x - 6\\

Explanation:

Substitute the expression into the polynomial function

$$ p(3a + 3) = -2(3a + 3) - 6 $$

Distribute the constant factor

$$ p(3a + 3) = -6a - 6 - 6 $$

Combine like terms

$$ p(3a + 3) = -6a - 12 $$

Answer:

Find \(p(3a + 3)\) for the following polynomial.

$$p(x) = -2x - 6$$

\(p(3a + 3) =\) <blank>\(-6a - 12\)</blank>