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If x=5 then what is 3x+(2-4x). P.S. standard form

User Datoraki
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3x + 2 - 4x
3x - 4x + 2
-1x + 2
-1(5) + 2
User Alexey Polonsky
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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

3x+(2-4x)

3*5+(2-4*5)

3*5+(2-20)

3*5+(-18)

3*5-18

15-18

-3

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