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Advanced MathEasy–MediumConstant after simplifying a difference

Advanced Math practice question

When 3(x − 2) − 2(x + 1) is simplified, the result is x + c, where c is a constant. What is the value of c?

Answer: -8

3x − 6 − 2x − 2 = x − 8.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 8
8 has the sign wrong.
If you answered -4
−4 forgets to distribute the −2 over the +1.
If you answered -7
−7 comes from −6 − 1.

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