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Simplfy the expression and combine like terms 4 (x - 2) + 2 (x + 1)

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Answer:

6x-6

Explanation:

First you use the order of operations and multiply 4(x)+4(-2)=4x-8 and then 2(x)+2(1)=2x+2. Then you add it all together, 4x+2x+2-8=6x-6.

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