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Simplify 3(2x+4y-y)
Someone please explain the steps to solve this equation in DETAIL.

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Answer:

6x + 9y

Explanation:

User Vikash Pandey
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3 (2x + 4y - y) Combine like terms (4y and -y)
3 (2x + 3y) Use the Distributive Property [(3 · 2x) + (3 · 3y)]
6x + 9y
User GanesH RahuL
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