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4.What is the simplest way to write

3(x + 2y) - 2x + y? Briefly show or explain your
reasoning

User Northtree
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Answer:

x + 7y

Explanation:


3(x + 2y) - 2x + y \\ = 3x + 6y - 2x + y \\ = 3x - 2x + 6y + y \\ = x + 7y

User SwankTheTank
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