Question

EXPAND AND SIMPLIFY
2(5x + 3) - 2(2x-3)

Answer 1

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

DISTRIBUTE

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

= 10x + 6 - 4x + 6

COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

= 6x + 12

Therefore, your answer should be:

6x + 12

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Answer 2

2(5x) + 2(3) - 2(2x) - 2(3)
10x + 6 - 4x - 6
14x