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Simplify 4(6 - 2x) - 3(3 - 4x)

4x + 15
15 - 20x
15 - 6x

User Kaz Dragon
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Let's simplify step-by-step.4(6−2x)3(3−4x)
Distribute:=(4)(6)+(4)(2x)+(−3)(3)+(−3)(4x)=24+8x+−9+12x
Combine Like Terms:
=24+8x+−9+12x=(8x+12x)+(24+−9)=4x+15
Answer
=4x+15
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First use distributive property:
4(6 - 2x) - 3(3 - 4x)
24 - 8x - 9 + 12x
Add like terms:
4x + 15
User Benvorth
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