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Simplify -8n - 7(6n - 6)

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Answer:

-50n + 42

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-8n - 7(6n - 6)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute -7: -8n - 42n + 42
  2. Combine like terms: -50n + 42
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