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Simplify. 7x + 3(x - 2) - 4x + 8Simplify. 7x + 3(x - 2) - 4x + 8. A) 6x+2 B) 6x+14 C) 6x-2 D) 14x+2

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A) 6X+2

step by step

7x+3x-6-4x+8

7x+3x-4x-6x+8

6x+2

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Answer:

A) 6x+2

Explanation:

7x + 3(x - 2) - 4x + 8

Distribute the 3

7x + 3x - 6 - 4x + 8

Combine like terms

7x+3x-4x -6+8

6x +2

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