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STEP 1
1. We are given an algebraic expression to simplify.
2. The expression involves distribution and combining like terms.
STEP 2
1. Distribute the constants across the terms inside the parentheses.
2. Combine like terms to simplify the expression.
STEP 3
Distribute the constant across the terms inside the first set of parentheses:
Distribute the negative sign across the terms inside the second set of parentheses:
STEP 4
Combine the like terms from the results of the distributions:
Combine the terms:
Combine the constant terms:
The simplified expression is:
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