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What should be completed first when simplifying 2(x - 3) + 6(4x + 1)?​

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5 votes

Answer:

evaluate the terms within the parenthesis

Explanation:

User Pedro Marcelino
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Answer:

Explanation:

Distribute first!

2 (x-3) + 6(4x +1)

Then add your like terms:

2x-6 + 24x +6

24x + 2x/ 6-6

ANSWER: 26x

User Varundhariyal
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