Question

Simplify 8 + 3{x - 2[x + 5(x + 3)]}.

Answer 1

First distrib the 5 to the x+3
Then distrib the -2
then distrib the 3
then add your answer to 8 (but remember you can only add like terms together)\
tell me your answer and I will confirm

Answer 2

I originally got 33x - 82

Answer 3

almost

Answer 4

the 33x is also negative

Answer 5

so it would be -33x-82?

Answer 6

8 + 3{x - 2[x + 5(x + 3)]}.
8 + 3{x - 2[x + 5x + 15]}.
8 + 3{x - 2x -10x -30]}.
8 + 3x -6x -30x -90
8-33x-90
-33x -82

Answer 7

thank you