Question

Simplify by combining like terms: -18 + 3 (5x - 2) + 8

Answer 1

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`-18 + 3 (5x - 2) + 8`
Distribute the Brackets.

`-18 + 3*5x - 3*2 + 8`

`-18 + 15x - 6 + 8`
Add like terms.

`-18 + 15x +2`

`-16 + 15x`

Hope this helps.
-Benjamin

Answer 2

First distribute 3 to the numbers in the parenthesis.
-18+15x-6+8
Then combine like terms.
-18+15x+2
15x-16