Sure! Let's simplify the given expression step by step.
Given expression: [tex]\(-6 + 8 - 3x - 9x\)[/tex]
1. Combine the constants: The constants in the expression are [tex]\(-6\)[/tex] and [tex]\(8\)[/tex]. Let's add them together:
[tex]\[
-6 + 8 = 2
\][/tex]
2. Combine the like terms involving [tex]\(x\)[/tex]: The terms involving [tex]\(x\)[/tex] are [tex]\(-3x\)[/tex] and [tex]\(-9x\)[/tex]. Let's combine them:
[tex]\[
-3x - 9x = -12x
\][/tex]
3. Put the simplified terms together: Now that we have combined the constants and the [tex]\(x\)[/tex] terms, we can write the simplified expression:
[tex]\[
2 - 12x
\][/tex]
Therefore, the simplified expression is:
[tex]\[
2 - 12x
\][/tex]
