Use the distributive property to simplify the expression 2x-3[5x-2(6-x)]

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Use the distributive property to simplify the expression 2x-3[5x-2(6-x)]

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2x - 3[ 5x - 2(6 - x)] =
Distribute the 2
2x - 3[5x -12 + 2x] =
Combine like terms
2x - 3[7x - 12]
Distribute the 3
2x - 21x + 36
Combine like terms
-19x + 36

PatomaS answered Jul 13, 2018

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2x - 3 [5x - 2(6-x)] =
2x - 3 [ 5x - 12 + 2x ] =
2x - 3 [ 7x - 12 ] =
2x - 21x + 36 =
-19x + 36

Bram Gerritsen answered Jul 15, 2018

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