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What is the answer 7-2(3x+2)​

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To begin, distribute the -2 to both the 3x and the 2, which would result in -6x-4. When added back into the original equation, you have 7-6x-4. 7-4 is 3, so the final answer is -6x+3.
User Rajan Kali
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Explanation:

Do distributive property

7 - 6x - 4

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