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: 2(x + 3) = 2x + 6 and -3x(x - 2) = -3x² + 6x. Adding: -3x² + (2x + 6x) + 6 = …

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