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What is the sum of 3(x + 3) and -2(x - 5)?

A. x - 2
B. x - 1
C. x + 8
D. x + 19

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Answer:

D. x + 19

is the sum of 3(x + 3) and -2(x - 5).

Explanation:

3(x + 3) + -2(x - 5)

= 3x + 9 + -2x + 10

= 3x + 9 - 2x + 10

= (3x - 2x) + (9 + 10)

= x + 19

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