Answer
$42x-23$
Work Step by Step
The given expression, $
3(6x-5)-[3(1-8x)+5]
$, simplifies to
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
18x-15-[3-24x+5]
\\\\=
18x-15-3+24x-5
\\\\=
(18x+24x)+(-15-3-5)
\\\\=
42x-23
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.8 Exponential Notation and Order of Operations - 1.8 Exercise Set - Page 67: 112
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