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Can some one please explain to me how to do this problem 7x+3(x-2)-4x+8

User Matinict
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First you simplify
7x+3(x−2)−4x+8Distribute:=7x+(3)(x)+(3)(−2)+−4x+8=7x+3x+−6+−4x+8Combine Like Terms:=7x+3x+−6+−4x+8=(7x+3x+−4x)+(−6+8)
Answer: =6x+2
User Irenes
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7x+3(x-2)-4x+8
Use distributive property
7x+3x-6-4x+8
Add 3x to 7x
10x-6-4x+8
Subtract 4x from 10x
6x-6+8
Add 8 to -6
Final Answer: 6x+2
User Erick Engelhardt
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