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How to simplify 10x – 8x + 2 + 10

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Answer: 2(x+6)

Step-by-step explanation:

add the numbers

10x - 8x + 2 + 10

10x - 8x + 12

combine like terms

10x - 8x + 12

2x + 12

common factors

10x - 8x + 2 + 10

the answer is

2(x+6)

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