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5t+(t-3)-[(7t+5)-(8-3t)]

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Let's simplify step-by-step.5t+t−3(7t+5(8−3t))
Distribute the Negative Sign:=5t+t−3+−1(7t+5(8−3t))=5t+t+−3+−1(7t)+(−1)(5)+(−1)(−8)+−1(3t)=5t+t+−3+7t+−5+8+3tCombine Like Terms:=5t+t+−3+7t+−5+8+3t=(5t+t+7t+3t)+(−3+−5+8)=4tAnswer:=4t
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