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How do you simplify $2 (x + 3 y) - 4$ $2(x+3y) -4$ ?

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May 5, 2018

$2 x + 6 y - 4$ $2x+6y-4$

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

Distribute the terms:
$(2) (x) + (2) (3 y) + (- 4)$ $(2)(x)+(2)(3y)+(-4)$
$= 2 x + 6 y - 4$ $=2x+6y-4$

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