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10 - 8(2x - 7) Rewrite the expression using properties

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First, distribute -8 to all terms within the parenthesis (distributive property)

-8(2x - 7) = -16x + 56

10 - 16x + 56

Combine like terms. Add 56 and 10 (addition property)

56 + 10 = 66

-16x + 66 is your answer

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