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What is this simplifying expression?
3(x+6)+2(x-4)

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3(x+6)+2(x-4)
Alright, first you are going to have to distribute the 3 to the x and 6 and the 2 to the x and -4
3x+12+2x-8
Second, we are going to have to combine like terms
(Such as 3x with 2x and 12 with -8)
5x+4
Here is your answer in simplified expression
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