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Pavel Katiushyn asked May 5, 2022

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Hey everyone can you please simplify

1/2 (4x+6)-3

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Explanation:

1/2(4x+6)-3

(2x+3)-3 (multiply in 1/2 with the numbers within the bracket)

5x-3=2x

2x÷2=1

x=1

Jim Blake answered May 7, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given

(1)/(2) (4x + 6) - 3 ← distribute parenthesis by
(1)/(2)

= 2x + 3 - 3 ← collect like terms

= 2x

Shapecatcher answered May 11, 2022

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