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OpenStudy (anonymous):

3(x+4)-5(x-2) simplify and justify steps

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3x+12-5x+10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

combine like terms

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so add -5x+3x and 12 and 10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3x+-5x=-3x 12+10=22 -3x+22

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@MeganChase its actually called distributive property. dont want to mix up the asker :p

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