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What is 10x-2(4x+5)+6

User Gxvigo
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Answer:

Explanation:

10x-2(4x+5)+6 foil

10x-8x-10+6 combine like terms

2x-4

If you need to find x

2x=4 divide by 2

x=2

User Mebada
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Answer:

2x - 4

Explanation:

Expand the brackets.

10x - 2(4x+5) + 6 = 10x - 8x - 10 + 6

Evaluate like terms.

10x - 8x - 10 + 6 = 2x - 4

User Adam Monos
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