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The expression is
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(Apply distributive property:
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(Add:
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The simplified expression is
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) ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=da70241520186d858962647b44f78db3.png\")
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)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
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