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Simplify the expression 5-(3x+2)+14x

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11x + 3

Explanation:

5 _(3x + 2) + 14x

5 _ 3x_ 2 + 14x

11x + 3

User Muhammad Rizwan
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Answer:


=11x+3

Explanation:

So we have the expression:


5-(3x+2)+14x

Distribute the -1:


=5-3x-2+14x

Combine like terms:


=(-3x+14x)+(5-2)

Add and subtract:


=11x+3

And we're done!

User JulienD
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