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Please help me simplify 9x-3(2+4x)=

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9x - 3(2 + 4x)

9x - 6 - 12x

Combine like terms

9x - 12x = -3x

-3x - 6

Answer: -3x - 6
User Tirpen
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Hi

9x - 3(2+4x) = 9x-3(2)-3(4x) = 9x-6-12x = 9x-12x-6
9x - 3(2+4x) = -3x-6 = -3(x+2)

Answer: -3x-6 or -3(x+2)
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