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Write the following expression in simplest form.

the expression negative three fourths times x minus 8 minus the expression negative 17 plus two eighths times x

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Answer:

x - 23

Explanation:

-3/4(x - 8) - (-17 + 2x/8)

-3x/4 + 6 + 17 - x/4

-3x/4 - x/4 = -x

6 + 17 = 23

-x + 23 or x - 23

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