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Simplify the expression below:
4(n-3) - 2(-3 + x)

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Answer:

4n-2x-6

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

4(n−3)−2(−3+x)

Distribute:

=(4)(n)+(4)(−3)+(−2)(−3)+(−2)(x)

=4n+−12+6+−2x

Combine Like Terms:

=4n+−12+6+−2x

=(4n)+(−2x)+(−12+6)

=4n+−2x+−6

Answer:

=4n−2x−6

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