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Simplify by combining like terms: -18 + 3 (5x - 2) + 8

Simplify by combining like terms: -18 + 3 (5x - 2) + 8
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Simplify by combining like terms: -18 + 3 (5x - 2) + 8

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Hey There! :)

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-18 + 3 (5x - 2) + 8
Distribute the Brackets.

-18 + 3*5x - 3*2 + 8

-18 + 15x - 6 + 8
Add like terms.

-18 + 15x +2

-16 + 15x

Hope this helps.
-Benjamin


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User SavageGoat
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First distribute 3 to the numbers in the parenthesis.
-18+15x-6+8
Then combine like terms.
-18+15x+2
15x-16
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