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What is -2(5x + 1 ) + 3(3x - 9 )

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Answer:

-x - 29

Explanation:

-2(5x + 1) + 3(3x - 9) = First, distribute the numbers in the parenthesis

-10x - 2 + 9x - 27 = Then, combine like terms

(-10x + 9x) + (-2 - 27)= Next, distribute the digits

-x - 29

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