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What is the simplified expression for the expression below?

4(3x – 2) + 6x(2 – 1)

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In simplified form it is...

x=1.666666667
User Ahmad Ishfaq
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When simplifying expressions, you use the distributive property and combine like terms.

4(3x - 2) + 6x(2 - 1)
12x - 8 + 12x - 6x <--- Used the distributive property for both parentheses.
6x - 8 <--- Combined like terms.

So, 6x - 8 is the answer.
User Rens Tillmann
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