2m - 3 + 3n - 1 + 3m + 1
Combine like terms:
(2m + 3m) + (3n) + (-3 - 1 + 1)
5m + 3n - 3
The simplified expression is 5m + 3n - 3.
(2m−3)+(3n−1)+(3m+1).
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2(10b+4)−(b−2).
2(10b + 4) - (b - 2)
Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the first parentheses:
20b + 8 - (b - 2)
Remove the second set of parentheses:
20b + 8 - b + 2
Combine like terms:
(20b - b) + (8 + 2)
19b + 10
The simplified expression is 19b + 10.
Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the first parentheses:
20b + 8 - (b - 2)
Remove the second set of parentheses:
20b + 8 - b + 2
Combine like terms:
(20b - b) + (8 + 2)
19b + 10
The simplified expression is 19b + 10.