Question

what is the simplified form of $2(3x - 4) - 3(2x + 1)$?

a. $6x + 11$

b. $6x - 7$

c. $-11$

d. $6x + 7$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$2(3x - 4) = 6x - 8$; $3(2x + 1) = 6x + 3$
Expression becomes $(6x - 8) - (6x + 3)$

Step2: Remove parentheses and simplify

$6x - 8 - 6x - 3 = (6x - 6x) + (-8 - 3) = -11$

Answer:

c. $-11$