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Tao wants to check that the expression 3(4x – 6) simplifies to 12x – 18. What is the value when 2 is substituted for x into both expressions?

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The value of each expression is 6.

Explanation: right on edg.

User Guymage
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

3( 4x - 6)

Let x =2

3( 4*2 -6)

3(8-6)

3*2

6

Check

12x-18

12*2 -18

24-18

6

Both equal 6

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