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Simplify 4(6 - 2x) - 3(3 - 4x)

a)15 - 6 x
b)15 - 20 x
c)4 x + 15

User Joe Enos
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Answer:

c) 4x + 15

Explanation:

4(6-2x) - 3 (3-4x) is the given equation

The first thing that needs to be done is to distribute

24-8x - 9+12x (Remember a negative + negative = positive)

The second step is combing like terms.

24-9=15 -8x+12x=4x

The last step is making the equation.

4x + 15

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