Simplify the Following Expression by Combining Similar Terms $$3 x - 6 x$$

question 231

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following expression by combining similar terms. $$3 x - 6 x$$

• A) \(- 3 x ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(- 9 x\)
• C) \(9 x\)
• D) \(- 3 x\)
• E) \(- 3\)

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