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What is 10(x-2)-(x-4)

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Answer: 9x - 16

1. Remove parentheses.
10(x - 2) - x + 4

2. Expand by distributing terms.
10x - 20 - x + 4

3. Collect like terms.
(10x - x) + (-20 + 4)

4. Simplify.
9x - 16
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