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-6(-2x - 1) + 2
please i need help

User Milagro
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Answer:

12x + 8

Explanation:

Distribute -6 to the parentheses:

-6(-2x - 1) + 2

12x + 6 + 2

Add like terms:

12x + 8

So, the simplified expression is 12x + 8

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