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Simplify 3 (2x + 1) - 2 (x + 1)​

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4x+1 is the answer to the question

User Derek Liang
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Let's simplify step-by-step.

3(2x+1)−2(x+1)

Distribute:

=(3)(2x)+(3)(1)+(−2)(x)+(−2)(1)

=6x+3+−2x+−2

Combine Like Terms:

=6x+3+−2x+−2

=(6x+−2x)+(3+−2)

=4x+1

User IKenndac
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