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Simplify 5(6x+9)-3x+4

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Answer:

27x+49

Explanation:

1. Start by distributing the 5 to 6x+9. This means to multiply 6x and +9 by 5.

6x times 5 = 30x

5 x 9 = 45.

5(6x+9) simplifies to 30x+45

2. Rewrite the expression as 30x+45-3x+4

3. Combine like terms.

30x - 3x = 27x

45 + 4 = 49

27x+49

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