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Simplify this expression: 4(x+3)+3(5-x)

User CodigosTutoriales
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Answer:

x+27

Explanation:

Distribute

4(+3)+3(5−)

4+12+3(5−)

Rearrange terms

4x+12+3(5−x)

4+12+3(−+5)

Distribute

4x+12+3(−x+5)

4+12−3+15

Add the numbers

4x+12−3x+15

4+27−3

Combine like terms

4x+27−3x

1+27

Multiply by 1

1x+27

+27

User Domgblackwell
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Answer:

x+27

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

4(x+3)+3(5−x)

Distribute:

=(4)(x)+(4)(3)+(3)(5)+(3)(−x)

=4x+12+15+−3x

Combine Like Terms:

=4x+12+15+−3x

=(4x+−3x)+(12+15)

=x+27

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