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6x+2 (3x-9y + 5) + (-9)

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Answer:

6x+2(3x-9y+5)-9

6x+6x-18y+10-9

(6x+6x)-18y+(10-9)

12x-18y+1

Explanation:

First remove parentheses

Second expand by distributing term

Third collect like terms

Fourth simplify