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What is the coefficient of x when the equation 4(3x+6)+2x-5 is simplified

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Answer:

14

Explanation:

4[3x + 6] + 2x - 5

12 + 24 + 2x - 5

19 + 14x

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User Milosmns
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4(3x + 6) + 2x - 5 Distribute the 4 (4(3x) + 4(6))

12x + 24 + 2x - 5 Combine like-terms (12x + 2x) and (24 - 5)

14x + 19

The coefficient of x will be 14.

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