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Use the Distributive Property to simplify the following expression
-2 (x + 3)

User Kbgn
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Answer:


\huge\boxed{\sf{-2x-6}}

Explanation:

Hello.

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

Where

a, b, and c can be variables or constants

Now that we know this fantastic property, let's simplify our expression:

-2(x+3)

-2x-6

I hope it helps.

Have a great day.


\boxed{imperturbability}

User Randhir
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Answer:

-2x-6

Explanation:

-2(×+3)

-2x-2.3

-2x-6

User ShaoJen Chen
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