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The equation is \"\".

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Distribute terms using distributive property: a( b\"\"c) = ab\"\" ac.

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\"\"

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\"\"  (Multiply: \"\")

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Rearrange the terms using commutative property of addition: \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"               (Subtract: \"\")\"\"

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The simplified expression is \"\"