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Review the following problem and answer the questions that follow.

Problem: 8 + 3 (2x - 4)

Work: 11 (2x - 4)

Answer: 22x - 44

1) Where did I make the mistake?

2) What suggestion would you give me to avoid making that same mistake in the future?

User Skatox
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Its -4 + 6x

You’re first step is removing parentheses then you add would add 8+(-12) and end up with 4 and you have you’re +6x still so you put it together
-4+6x
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