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If you simplify 4(3x + 8) - 3 . What will your answer be ?

User Long Luong
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12x+29 I think is your answer
User Jjeaton
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1.) Distribute 4 to (3x) & (8):
4*3x=12x,
4*8=32
2.) Rewrite the expression:
12x+32-3
3.) Combine like terms:
32-3=29
4.) Rewrite the final expression:
12x+29
Final Answer:
12x+29
Hope this helps!!
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