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How do you simplify the expression “3x (2/x + 5) +4”?

User JohnAl
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Answer:

15x + 10

Explanation:

distribute the 3x to the 2/x and 5 inside the parentheses:

3x(2/x) + 3x(5) + 4

multiply:

6x/x + 15x +4

There is x in the numerator and the denominator of 6x/x, so the xs cancel:

6 + 15x + 4

15x + 10

User Oussema Aroua
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Answer:

15x+10

Explanation:

3x (2/x + 5) +4

Distribute the 3x

3x*2/x + 3x*5 +4

6x/x + 15x +4

6+15x+4

Combine like terms

15x+10

User Eapo
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