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Question 149588: Simplify the expression 3(2-x)-2(3-x): Simplify the expression 3(2-x)-2(3-x)
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3(2-x)-2(3-x) Start with the given expression.


6-3x-6+2x Distribute.


(-3x+2x)+(6-6) Group like terms.


-x+0 Combine like terms.


-x Simplify


So 3(2-x)-2(3-x)=-x