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Create an expression equivalent to 4(2x-3)-6x+74(2x−3)−6x+7 using the least number of terms.

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User Nanor
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4(2x-3)-6x+74(2x-3)-6x+7
8x-12-6x+148x-222-6x+7
159x-12-222+7
159x-203
User Alvin Teh
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Answer:

144x-227

Explanation:

4(2x-3)-6x+74(2x-3)-6x+7

Group like terms: 4(2x-3)+74(2x-3)-6x-6x+7

Add similar elements: 78(2x-3)-12x+7

Multiply: (78*2x)+(78*-3) -12x+7= 156x-234-12x+7

Group like terms: 156x-12x-234+7

Add the like terms: 156x-12x=144x and -234+7 = -227

Answer: 144x-227

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