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Explain how you would use the commutative property to simplify 8x + 4 + 6x +2.

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The commutative property is a mathematical property that states to combine like terms. Like terms are terms that have the same variables and powers.

In the given:

8x + 4 + 6x +2

By adding 8x and 6x, and 4 + 2, you are using the commutative property to simplify this expression.

8x+6x = 14x

4+2=6

The simplified equation is 14x + 6

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If you would like to further simplify this expression, factor out the greatest common factor.

The further simplified expression would look like: 2(7x + 3)

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