Question

Simplify the expression:

4x - (x + 3) + 5(2x - 8)

Answer 1

13x-43

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

4x - (x + 3) +5(2x - 8) = 4x + x*(-1) + 3*(-1) + 2x * 5 + (-8) * 5

= 4x - x - 3 + 10x - 40 {combine like terms}

= 4x - x + 10x - 3 - 40

= 13x - 43