Can someone simplify 3(2x+1)-8

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3(2x + 1) - 8
first distribute the 3 through the parenthesis.
6x + 3 - 8
Combine like terms
6x - 5

SkyDrive answered Dec 5, 2018

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3(2x+1)-8 perform indicated multiplication

3(2x)+3(1)-8

6x+3-8 combine like terms

6x+(3-8)

6x-5

G Warner answered Dec 9, 2018

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