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Expand and simplify 5(2x-1)-2(3x+2)

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Answer:

4x - 9

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients/Degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

5(2x - 1) - 2(3x + 2)

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Distribute:                               10x - 5 - 6x - 4
  2. Combine like terms (x):          4x - 5 - 4
  3. Combine like terms (Z):         4x - 9