$\"\"$

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The expression is $\"\"$ .

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Apply distributive property: a(b $\"\"$ c) = ab $\"\"$ ac.

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$\"\"$ (Distribute $\"\"$ 2)

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Product of two same sings is positive.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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The simplified expression is $\"\"$ .