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The expression is “
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(Distribute 4
)
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(Multiply:
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(Subtract:
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The simplified expression is
20.
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)![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=9df1f3bd5db1174ef25fa7a3ba020ce8.png\")
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