Distribute and Simplify: First, distribute the 2 into the expression (4x−5) and the −3 into the expression (x−1).2(4x−5) becomes 8x−10 and −3(x−1) becomes −3x+3.
Add Simplified Expressions: Next, add the simplified expressions together along with the additional x. So, we have 8x−10−3x+3+x.
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms. The x terms (8x, −3x, and x) combine to 6x. The constant terms (−10 and +3) combine to −7.So, we get 6x−7.
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