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How do I Simplify 5(2x-4)-(-6x+3)

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Answer:

Explanation:

first you open up the parenthesis, to get:

10x-20-(-6x+3) = 10x-20+6x-3

then you subtract n both sides to get 16x -23

User Ivan Peric
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Answer: 16x-23

Explanation:

1) Distribute the 5 to the first parentheses

10x-20-(-6x+3)

2) Distribute the negative sign

10x-20+6x-3

3) Combine like terms

16x-23

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