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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You would first distribute the numbers: 5x+10+8-2x. Then add and subtract to get: 3x+18.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well yes , i have that i'm just unsure is that the answer or is there anther step?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3x+18 should be your final answer since you can not simplify it any further.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thought so, thank you for explaining that.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are you trying to simplify the expression or solve for x?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

simplify

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok, then 3x+18 would be your answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you very much!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No problem!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

^^ have a epic life simple,

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