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Simplify the following expression. 4 (x-2) - 3 (x-2)​
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Simplify the following expression. 4 (x-2) - 3 (x-2)​

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Answer: x-2

Explanation:

Given

4(x-2)-3(x-2)

Distributive property

=4x-8-3x+6

Move the like terms together

=4x-3x-8+6

combine like terms. REMEMBER you need to change signs if it is negative signs outside

=x-(8-6)

Simplify

=x-2

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