AlgebraQuestion 458 of 550

Simplify: 3(x + 2) - 2(x - 1)

  1. x + 4
  2. x + 8
  3. 5x + 4
  4. x + 7
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Correct answer: x + 8

3x + 6 - 2x + 2 = x + 8.

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