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3x-(2x+4x-6) is equivalent to?

User Ogen
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If there is suppose to be a negative sign.

3x -1(2x + 4x - 6)

Distribute the -1 to all terms within the parenthesis

-1(2x + 4x - 6) = -2x - 4x + 6

3x - 2x - 4x + 6

Simplify. Combine like terms

(3x - 2x - 4x) + 6

-3x + 6

-3x + 6 is your answer

hope this helps

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