The algebraic expression -6(x+2)+10+3(x-3) simplifies to -3x-11, not 9x+-11 as initially calculated. The error arises from incorrectly combining the terms -6x and 3x, which results in -3x instead of 9x. Additionally, the constant terms combine to -11, clarifying that the expression does not yield a valid solution with "+-11". Understanding the proper combination of like terms is crucial for accurate algebraic simplification.
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i added -6x to 3x and got 9x so now i have 9x-12+10 - 9 is this correct?skeeter said:$-6(x+2) + 10 + 3(x-3) = -6x - 12 + 10 + 3x - 9$
now, combine like terms
Calista A said:i added -6x to 3x and got 9x so now i have 9x-12+10 - 9 is this correct?
Calista A said:i added -6x to 3x and got 9x so now i have 9x-12+10 - 9 is this correct?
why... this is what i was stuck on, i thought you add on both sides which is why i was getting 9xProve It said:-6x + 3x is not 9x, it's -3x.
How did you get -12 + 10 - 9 = -11 but not -6x + 3x = (-6 + 3)x = -3x? The addition of numbers works the same way!Calista A said:why... this is what i was stuck on, i thought you add on both sides which is why i was getting 9x
First "+-11" is not a number and makes no sense.Calista A said:this is a problem that i am working on -6(x+2)+10+3(x-3) in which i got the answer of 9x+-11 and apparently i am wrong, can someone help me understand this more.