SOLUTION: 3{[7(x - 2) + 4] - [2(2x - 5) + 6]}
my text gives me an answer of 9x-18. I am totally stuck on this, help please!! thank you
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my text gives me an answer of 9x-18. I am totally stuck on this, help please!! thank you
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Question 258262: 3{[7(x - 2) + 4] - [2(2x - 5) + 6]}
my text gives me an answer of 9x-18. I am totally stuck on this, help please!! thank you Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3{[7(x - 2) + 4] - [2(2x - 5) + 6]}
3((7x-14+4)-(4x-10+6)) innermost parentheses 1st.
3((7x-10)-(4x-4))
3(7x-10-4x+4)
3(3x-6)
9x-18
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Ed
