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Simplify -3(2x - x + 5) and then identify the leading coefficient.

A. -3
B. 3
C. -6
D. 6

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C
-3(2x-x+5)
-6x+3x+15
-3x -15
User Matt Oates
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Answer:

B. 3

Explanation:

-3(2x - x + 5)
-6x + 3x + 15

3x + 15

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