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2. Simplify the following problem using the distributive property: 2x+3y+2(x-y)-3x . Show each step in your calculation. Justify each of your steps using number properties.
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2. Simplify the following problem using the distributive property: 2x+3y+2(x-y)-3x . Show each step in your calculation. Justify each of your steps using number properties.
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First use the distributive property to distribute the 2
2x+3y+2x-2y-3x
Next combine like terms (combine the x’s with the x’s, and the y’s with the y’s)
-x+y is your answer
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Multiply everything in the parenthesis by 2.
2x + 3y + 2x - 2y - 3x
Combine like terms.
x + y
Hope this helps!
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