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Simplify the expression and explain each step

(3x +2)-2


Factor the expression completely
20b-16

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(3x +2)-2

-2(3x) -2( +2) Distribute the -2

-6x - 4


20B - 16

/4 divide out a greatest common factor

4(5b - 4)

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