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Simplify the expression.

-8(-3a-2)

User Jayx
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Answer:

24a+16

Explanation:

-8(-3a) = 24a

-8(-2) = 16

24a+16

User Geron
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Answer:

24a+16

Explanation:

-8(-3a-2)

(−8)(−3a+−2)

(−8)(−3a)+(−8)(−2)

Negative times a Negative=Positive

24a+16

Hope this helps!!

User AturSams
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