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(5x+3) - (2x-6) i need help ? ToT

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Answer: 3 (x+3)

Explain:

Remove the parentheses - 5x+3 - 2x-6

Add like terms - 5x+-2x=3x and 3+6 = 9

Now we have 3x + 9

Factor the expression - 3 (x+3)
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Answer:

3x + 9

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

(5x + 3) - (2x - 6)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute negative: 5x + 3 - 2x + 6
  2. Combine like terms (x): 3x + 3 + 6
  3. Combine like terms (Z): 3x + 9
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