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

simplify

User Ksokol
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Answer:

The fully simplified form is2x-4

Explanation:

Use Distributive property

5(x-2)=5x-10

3(2-x)=6-3x

5x-10+6-3x

Combine like terms

2x-4

User Osseta
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Answer:

=2x-4

Explanation:

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