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      simplify 6x - 3(x - 2y)           what happens: -3 * x = -3x   -3 * -2y  = 6y 
      6x - 3x + 6y           what happens:   6x - 3x = 3x
      3x + 6y 

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        chelleanne

        When I click no one answered. I'm on the telephone and typing in this problem. I'm very slow. Good explanation!
        commented 14 years ago

        6x - 3(x - 2y)


                            ( 3x - 6y )


        6x  -  (3x - 6y)  >  Note: A negative times a negative equals a negative.


        6x - 3x + 6y

          

        Answer:  3x + 6y

         

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