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4(x + 3) + 2(x − 4) Expanded and simplified

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6x + 4

4(x + 3) + 2 (x - 4)

4x + 4 x 3 + 2x - 2 x 4

4x + 12 + 2x - 8

6x + 4
User Artem Vertiy
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Answer:


\huge\boxed{\sf 6x + 4}

Explanation:

Given expression:

= 4(x + 3) + 2(x - 4)

  • Distribute 4 to (x + 3) and 2 to (x - 4)

= 4x + 12 + 2x - 8

  • Combine like terms

= 4x + 2x + 12 - 8

= 6x + 4


\rule[225]{225}{2}

User Alex Morales
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