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Simplify 4(5x - 6) - 4(2x + 1)

12x - 5
12x - 20
12x - 28


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Answer:

12x - 28

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Combining Like Terms

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

4(5x - 6) - 4(2x + 1)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute:                              20x - 24 - 8x - 4
  2. Combine like terms (x):         12x - 24 - 4
  3. Combine like terms (Z):        12x - 28
Answer: 12x-20

Explaining:
4(5x-6)-4(2x+1)
Distribute the 4 and -4
20x-24 -8x-4
Rearrange to add
20x+-8x then 24+-4
12x-20