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3(x + 5) + 2(x – 4)
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Answer:

5x + 7

Explanation:

Distribute 3x + 15 + 2x - 8

Combine like-terms 5x + 7

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Answer:

5x + 7

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3(x + 5) + 2(x - 4)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute: 3x + 15 + 2x - 8
  2. Combine like terms (x): 5x + 15 - 8
  3. Combine like terms (Z): 5x + 7
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