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-5(2x - 1) + 3x How do I simplify this?
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-5(2x - 1) + 3x
How do I simplify this?

User Michal Hosala
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Answer:

-7x + 5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Distributive Property

Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Write expression

-5(2x - 1) + 3x

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute -5: -10x + 5 + 3x
  2. Combine like terms: -7x + 5
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