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2(3x+5)-4(x-1) what is equivalent in simplified form

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Let's simplify step-by-step.

2(3x+5)−4(x−1)

Distribute:

=(2)(3x)+(2)(5)+(−4)(x)+(−4)(−1)

=6x+10+−4x+4

Combine Like Terms:

=6x+10+−4x+4

=(6x+−4x)+(10+4)

=2x+14

Answer:

=2x+14

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