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Simplify 5 + 2(3x - 4) -x AND show your work. Please help.
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Simplify 5 + 2(3x - 4) -x AND show your work. Please help.

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Answer:

5x - 3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define expression

5 + 2(3x - 4) - x

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute 2: 5 + 6x - 8 - x
  2. Combine like terms (x): 5x + 5 - 8
  3. Combine like terms (Z): 5x - 3
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