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Simplify the expression

-5.5(2 - 6x) - 2.5x

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Distribute -5.5(2-6x) first
-5.5 x 2 = -11 & -5.5 x -6x =33x
=> 33x - 11

33x - 11 -2.5x
subtract common like terms
33x - 2.5x = 30.5x

Answer: 30.5x -11
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