SOLUTION: 2+3(x-4) Do I do 3x and 3*-4 first, or add 2+3 and then multiply 5x and 5*4?

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Question 510224: 2+3(x-4)
Do I do 3x and 3*-4 first,
or add 2+3 and then multiply 5x and 5*4?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Normally you should do what you can with parentheses.
2+3(x-4)
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= 2 + 3x -12
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= 3x-10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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