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Simplify the expression. 8 – 3(–12x + 2)

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8-3(-12x+2)
Rewrite as a sum of terms.
8+(-3)(-12x+2)
Use distributive property
8+ 36x+ (-6)
Add like terms
2+36x
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Simple-
First distribute the second part of the equation.
-3(-12x + 2)
36x - 6
next- plug that into the equation.
8 + 36x - 6
Add similar ones together,
36x + 2 is your answer.
Hope this helps!
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