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5(x + 2) − 2(x + 2) simplified

User Shriike
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Answer:
3x+6

Distribute


(5)(x)+(5)(2)+(-2)(x)+(-2)(2)\\5x+10+-2x+-4

Combine Like Terms


5x+10+-2x+-4\\(5x+-2x)+(10+-4)\\3x+6

User Alderath
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Answer:

3x+6

Explanation:

5(x + 2) − 2(x + 2)

5x + 10 - 2x - 4

3x + 6

User Twxia
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