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Distribute and then combine the like terms to simplify each expression.

5(-6 +4q) - 2q

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User Lamarant
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Answer:

-30+18q

Explanation:

First, distribute the five to the terms in the parenthesis.

5x-6 and 5x4q

so -30+20q-2q

20q-2q equals 18q

so we are left with -30+18q.

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