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Solve the following expression and show your work: 12-(x-2)+4x

User Pmlarocque
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Answer:

14+3x

Explanation:

We cannot solve since there is no equals sign, but we can simplify

12-(x-2)+4x

Distribute

12 -x+2 +4x

Combine like terms

12 +2 +4x-x

14+3x

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