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Simplify this expression:2x + 3 – (5 – 6x).

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Answer:

8x - 2

Explanation:

2x + 3 - (5 - 6x) ← distribute parenthesis by - 1

= 2x + 3 - 5 + 6x ← collect like terms

= (2x + 6x) + (3 - 5)

= 8x + (- 2)

= 8x - 2

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