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Simplify.

5 + 2(3x − 4) − x
1. 1 + 5x
2. 13 + 5x
3. −3 + 5x
4. 13 + 7

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Distributive property
5 + 6x - 8 - x
Combine like terms
5 - 8 = -3
6x - x = 5x
Answer: -3 + 5x
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