Question

How do u solve this equation X-3(2x-1)-9+8x+5?

Answer 1

Let's simplify step-by-step.

x−3(2x−1)−9+8x+5

Distribute:

=x+(−3)(2x)+(−3)(−1)+−9+8x+5

=x+−6x+3+−9+8x+5

Combine Like Terms:

=x+−6x+3+−9+8x+5

=(x+−6x+8x)+(3+−9+5)

=3x+−1