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Which expression is equivalent to 2 + 3(x - 6)?

User TimBrownlaw
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Answer:


2 + 3(x - 6)

Using distributive property:


2 + 3x - 18

simplify:


3x - 16

User Bneigher
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Hey there!

2 + 3(x - 6)

= 2 + 3x - 18

= 2 - 18 + 3x

= -16 + 3x

Hope it helps ya!

User RePierre
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