ECZ 2025 · O-Level Paper 1 — Algebra

Simplify 3(x + 3) - 2x(x - 1).

  • A. −2x² + x + 9
  • B. 2x² + 5x + 9
  • C. −2x² + 5x − 9
  • D. −2x² + 5x + 9

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