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3 (x – 1 ) + 4 ( x + 2 )

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Answer:

7x + 5

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

3(x−1)+4(x+2)

Distribute:

=(3)(x)+(3)(−1)+(4)(x)+(4)(2)

=3x+−3+4x+8

Combine Like Terms:

=3x+−3+4x+8

=(3x+4x)+(−3+8)

=7x+5

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