SOLUTION: Can someone help me solve this problem? I need to solve: 4(x + 2) - 3x + x - 6 Thank you, Lyn

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Question 60162: Can someone help me solve this problem?
I need to solve: 4(x + 2) - 3x + x - 6
Thank you,
Lyn
Answer by funmath(2933) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi Lyn,
solve: 4(x + 2) - 3x + x - 6
4(x)+4(2)-3x+x-6 Distributive Property
4x+8-3x+x-6
4x-3x+x+8-6 Commutative property of addition
(4-3+1)x+2
2x+2
Happy Calculating, Lyn!!!