3 years ago

Simplify and show your steps: 4(3x + 2) -2

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2 answers:

Morgarella [4.7K]3 years ago

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4(3x+2)-2
12x+8-2
12x+6

Stells [14]3 years ago

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4*3x=12x
4*2=8
12x+8-2=12x+6
Answer is 12x+6

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