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Simplify

12 - 6(2x + 7)

User Xiaofu
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Answer:

6 (-5-2x)

Explanation:

12-6(2x+7)

6(2-(2x+7)) factor the expression

6(2-2x-7) remove parentheses

6(5-2x) answer!

User Henginy
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Answer:

-12x - 30

Explanation:

12 - 6(2x + 7)

=> 12 - 12x - 42

=> -12x - 30

User Rasheedah
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