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What is the simplified form of this expression 4(2x-5y)-3x

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Answer:

5x - 20y

Explanation:

4(2x - 5y) - 3x ← multiply each term in the parenthesis by 4

= 8x - 20y - 3x ← collect like terms

= 8x - 3x - 20y

= 5x - 20y

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Answer:

5x - 20y

Explanation:

Hello!

Distribute the terms outside of the parenthesis to the terms inside.

Simplify

  • 4(2x - 5y) - 3x
  • 4(2x) +4(-5y) - 3x
  • 8x - 20y - 3x
  • 5x - 20y

The simplified expression is 5x - 20y.

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