ECZ 2020 · O-Level Paper 1 — Algebra
Simplify 2(x + 3) - 3x(x - 2).
- A. -3x2 + 8x + 6
- B. -3x2 - 4x + 6
- C. 3x2 + 8x + 6
- D. -3x2 + 2x + 6
Verified working — step 1
Expand each bracket, then collect like terms. Watch the second bracket: the whole of -3x multiplies each term, and -3x times -2 gives +6x.The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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