Problem Statement
Simplify: 3(x + 4) − 2(x − 5).
Explanation
Distribute first: 3(x + 4) = 3x + 12. Distribute second: −2(x − 5) = −2x + 10. Combine like terms: (3x − 2x) + (12 + 10) = x + 22.
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3x+12 − 2x+10 = (3x−2x) + (12+10) = x + 22
