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  1. September 19th 2010, 04:47 PM #1
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    Variable Expressions

    Simplify the variable expression:
    3x-5[2x-4(6-x)]

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    Quote Originally Posted by kelsikels View Post
    Simplify the variable expression:
    3x-5[2x-4(6-x)]

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    work inside -> out

    start by distributing the -4

    combine like terms

    distribute the -5

    combine like terms

    do it.
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