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rewrite the expression below as the sum of one constant and one variable term. 2(x-4)+6x-5x(3)

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First do what is in the parentheses
2x-8+6x-15x
Then combine like terms
-7x-8
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perform indicated operations and combine like terms...

2x-8+6x-15x

-7x-8
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