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Simplify 5(x - 2) + 6

5x + 4
5x - 4
5x + 20

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5x-10+6 (then you sum the like terms)
5x-4
the answer is B 5x-4
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5(x - 2) + 6
Use distributive property
5x - 10 + 6
Add 6 to -10
Final Answer: B. 5x - 4
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