Question

which expression is the simplest form of -(2x+y)+3(x-4y)?

A. x-11y
B. x-13y
C. x-12
D. x-3y

Answer 1

Answer:

B. x - 13y

Step-by-step explanation:

-(2x+y)+3(x-4y)?

= -2x - y + 3x - 12y

= x - 13y

Answer:

x - 13y

Answer 2

Answer:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

−(2x+y)+3(x−4y)

Distribute:

=−2x+−y+(3)(x)+(3)(−4y)

=−2x+−y+3x+−12y

Combine Like Terms:

=−2x+−y+3x+−12y

=(−2x+3x)+(−y+−12y)

=x+−13y

Answer:

=x−13y