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2(x + 4) - 3(x - 5) Rewrite the expression using properties.

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First, distribute 2 to x and 4, and -3 to x and -5 (distributive property)

2(x + 4) = 2x + 8

-3(x - 5) = -3x + 15

2x + 8 - 3x + 15

Next, combine like terms

2x - 3x = -x

8 + 15 = 23

-x + 23 is your answer

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