Question

Ok I can't seem to get a hang of the algebra stuff Down pat... I don't know why... Can anyone help better explain why some I can do and some I draw a blank? Simplify the following expression
-(3x-11)+3(6x+6)

Answer 1

it might help to read the question slower. then go through the steps carefully.

Answer 2

for this question you need to use the distributive property to get rid of parenthesis
group like terms
compute to simplify like terms

Answer 3

It said to drop the factor? SO that means drop the negative correct?

Answer 4

-(3x-11)+3(6x+6)
multiply each term inside by what is outside
-3x + 33 + 18 x + 18
group like terms
(-3x + 18x ) + (33 + 18)
i'm sure you can finish this

Answer 5

I am doing well in the other courses I think math just throws me for a loop

Answer 6

-15x+29 drop the factor so 15x+29

Answer 7

all in your mind. change your thinking and you will do better.

Answer 8

drop what factor?

Answer 9

do you follow what I did?

Answer 10

Oops do not factor
So that means do not put the negative on it ?

Answer 11

How did you come up with 33? I came up with 11

Answer 12

i made a mistake thanks its -1*-11 i did 3*11

Answer 13

ok so it should be 15x+29

Answer 14

so it would be 15 x + 29

Answer 15

like I said and it goes for me too you can see, go through the steps carefully

Answer 16

Ok thank you so much for your help

Answer 17

you are welcome