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3. (3x + 4) - (x + 2)


I don't understand plz help



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Explanation:

Perhaps you want to simplify the given expression: Let's do it.


(3x + 4) - (x + 2) \\ \\ = 3x + 4 - x - 2 \\ \\ = 3x - x + 4 - 2 \\ \\ = 2x + 2 \\ this \: is \: the \: simplest \: form \: of \: the \: \\ given \: expression.

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Answer:

2(x + 1)

Explanation:

(3x + 4) - (x + 2)

3x + 4 - x - 2

3x - x + 4 - 2

2x + 2

2(x + 1)

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