Question

how do i simplify -3x - 9 + 15x

Answer 1

combine like terms

Answer 2

once you've combined like terms you can factor which should simplify as much as you can.

Answer 3

thank you

Answer 4

-3x - 9 + 15x
= 12x - 9

Answer 5

you dont have to factor just combine like terms

Answer 6

thnank you shoba

Answer 7

they're asking to simplify not factor if the equation had x^2 then yes it would possibly be factor

Answer 8

Right @shoba

Answer 9

another question , -9k + 8k?

Answer 10

add 8 to -9

Answer 11

-3x - 9 + 15x
= 12x - 9
= 3(4x -3)

-9k + 8k = -k