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  • 25-01-2022
  • Mathematics
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What is the first step to simplify 20+3(18-x)?

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keelywooten68
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  • 25-01-2022

Answer:

The first step is to use the distributive property

Step-by-step explanation:

The first step is to use the distributive property so it is 20 + 3 x 18 (-x)

then Multiply 3 by 18

20 + 54 +3 (-x)

then Multiply -1 by 3

20 + 54 - 3x

Then Add 20 and 54

74 - 3x

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