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Simplify the expression: 3(x-5)+ 2x-3

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Answer:

5x - 18

Explanation:

3(x-5) + 2x - 3

=(3*x + 3*-5) + 2x - 3

= 3x - 15 + 2x - 3

= 5x - 18

User Mforbes
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Answer:

5x - 18

Explanation:

3(x-5)+ 2x-3

Distribute

3x -15 +2x -3

Combine like terms

5x -18

User Sylwester
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