Question

How do you simplify `12 + 3(2x - 3) + 4`?

Answer 1

`7 + 6x`

Explanation:

`12 + 3(2x - 3) + 4` - Given expression

`12 + 6x - 9 + 4` - Distribute the `3` across the parentheses

`7 + 6x` - Combine like terms

And that's your simplified form.