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Simplify −4(x+1)+6x . Write your answer in factored form.

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Answer:

2(x - 2)

Explanation:

- 4(x + 1) + 6x ← distribute parenthesis by - 4

= - 4x - 4 + 6x ← collect like terms

= 2x - 4 ← factor out 2 from each term

= 2(x - 2)

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hello!

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Let's simplify this expression.

The first step is to use the distributive property, which states:-


\bigstar{\boxed{a(b+c)}

Simplify:-


\bigstar{\boxed{-4(x+1)}


\longmapsto\sf{-4x-4}

Add 6x:-


\longmapsto\sf{-4x+6x-4}

Combine Like Terms:-


\longmapsto\sf{2x-4}

Now, we should write our answer in factored form, so we factor 2 out:-


\longmapsto\sf{2(x-2)}

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Hope everything is clear; if you need any clarification/explanation, kindly let me know, and I'll comment and/or edit my answer :)

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