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Simplify the expression -12 + 2(3x + 5) + 4x

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1) distribute the parentheses: 2(3x+5)
-12+6x+10+4x
2) then collect like terms: -12+10 and 6x+4x
and u should get: -2+10x
hope this helps!!
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-2+10x ( you can use Socratic )
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