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Please Help! Simplify 18-2[x÷(x-5)]​

Please Help! Simplify 18-2[x÷(x-5)]​-example-1

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Answer:

8 - 4x

Explanation:

Simplify 18 - 2[x + (x-5)]

18 - 2[x + (x-5)] = 18 - 2(x + x - 5)

= 18 - 2(2x - 5)

= 18 - (2 × 2x) - (2×5)

= 18 - 4x - 10

= 18 -10 - 4x

= 8 - 4x

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