Distribute and combine like terms with negatives
Distribute first, then combine like terms. Write the answer as ax + b.
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Simplify: 5(2x − 5) − 3x + 1. Write your answer as ax + b.
Answer: 7x - 24
Simplify: 4(x − 2) − 2x + 2. Write your answer as ax + b.
Answer: 2x - 6
Simplify: 4(3x − 2) + x + 2. Write your answer as ax + b.
Answer: 13x - 6
Tip: Distribute first, then combine like terms. Write the answer as ax + b.
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