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Simplify the following expression by combining like terms and factoring. 2(x-6)+4(2x+1)+3

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Answer:

5(2x - 1)

Explanation:

Given

2(x - 6) + 4(2x + 1) + 3 ← distribute both parenthesis

= 2x - 12 + 8x + 4 + 3 ← collect like terms

= (2x + 8x) + (- 12 + 4 + 3)

= 10x + (- 5)

= 10x - 5 ← factor out 5 from each term

= 5(2x - 1) ← in factored form

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