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Simplify 4(u+5)-2u without any parentheses if you can, please.

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Hey there!


4(u + 5) - 2u

DISTRIBUTE 4 WITHIN the PARENTHESES

= 4(u) + 4(5) - 2u

= 4u + 20 - 2u


COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

= (4u - 2u) + (20)

= 4u - 2u + 20

= 2u + 20


Therefore, your answer is: 2u + 20


Good luck on your assignment & enjoy your day!


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