ECZ 2023 · GCE Paper 1 — Algebra
Simplify 2(x + 3y) - 3(4x - 2).
- A. -10x + 6y - 6
- B. -10x + 6y + 6
- C. -2x + 6y + 6
- D. 10x + 6y - 6
Verified working — step 1
Expand each bracket, then collect like terms. The -3 multiplies BOTH terms of (4x - 2), and -3 times -2 gives +6.The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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