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Simplify the expression and combine like terms.

2 (x+6) + 3x + 4 =

5x+16
6x+10
4x+16

User Alex Kurkin
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Answer:

5x+16

Explanation:

distributive property

2x+12+3x+4

combine like terms

5x+16

User Kappers
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Answer:

5x+16

Explanation:

2 (x+6) + 3x + 4 =

First distribute

2*x + 2*6 + 3x+4

2x+12 +3x+4

Then combine like terms

2x+3x + 12+4

5x+16

User Alex Szabo
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