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Simplify.

−4(1.7x−3.42)+0.9
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−5.9x+13.68
negative 5.9 x plus 13.68

−6.8x+14.58
negative 6.8 x plus 14.58

−6.8x−2.52
negative 6.8 x minus 2.52

−5.9x−12.78

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Answer:

C.) -6.8x+14.58

Explanation:

-4(1.7x-3.42)+0.9 original equation

-6.8x+13.68+0.9 Use distributive property, remember that a negative times a negative equals a positive

-6.8x+14.58 combining like terms

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