Follow the steps to simplify this expression.
2x(2 + 1) – 3(x + 3)
1. Distribute 2x and –3 through the parentheses:
2. Find each product:
3. Combine like terms.
2x(2) + 2x(1) −3(x) − 3(3)
4x + 2x − 3x − 9
What is the simplified expression?
