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Simplify the following expression:
-6x + 4(-x - 3)

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Answer:

-10x - 12

Explanation:

-6x + 4(-x-3)

First, distribute the 4 to the (-x-3)

-6x + [(-4x)+(4 x -3)]

-6x + (-4x - 12)

Eliminate the parentheses

-6x + -4x - 12

Combine like terms

-10x - 12

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Answer:−10x-12

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