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Simplify the expression and explain each step .

4(3x+2)-2

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Ok, so first we distribute "4" over 3x and 2. Distributing is basically multiplying the value next to the parenthesis by the values inside. From there, you get 12x+8-2. Then, you combine like terms, subtracting 2 from 8. The simplified expression is 12x+6!! :) Hope I helped!
User Mahmoud Khaled
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it will be

4(3x+2)-2

12x+8-2

12x+6

I Believe So


User Gtgaxiola
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