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Simplify the following expression:

2(x+7) - (x+2)

User Toye
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Answer:

x + 12

Explanation:


  • (2)(x)+(2)(7) + (-1)(x) + (-1)(2)

  • 2x + 14 -x -2

  • (2x-x)+(14-2)

  • x + 12

Therefore, the answer is x + 12.

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