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What is 2 ( 3x+5) - 2( x+ 4)

User Malibur
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Answer:

4x + 2

Explanation:

Distribute

2(3x+5) - 2 (x+4)

6x + 10 - 2 (x+4

User Cyril Bouthors
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Answer: 4x+2

Explanation:

Let's take our equation to start

2(3x+5)-2(x+4)

Distribute the 2 and -2 into the parenthesis

6x+10-2x-8

Now combine the like terms

6x-2x=4x

10-8=2

4x+2

User Jibu James
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