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Which expressions are equivalent to -6(b + 2) + 8?

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Answer: -6b - 4

Explanation:

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Answer: -6b - 12 + 8

Step-by-step explanation: To simplify/find an equivalent expression to -6(b + 2) + 8, we just need to get rid of the parentheses. This can be done by multplying -6 by everything insde the parentheses.

-6 × b = -6b

-6 × 2 = -12

Now, we add our answers together. Don't forget to add the 8 to the end!

-6b + -12 + 8

-6b - 12 + 8

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