Question

Simplify the expression.
4(-8x + 5) – (-33x – 26)

Answer 1

= x + 46

Explanation:

Expand 4 (-8x + 5): -32x + 20

= -32x + 20 - ( -33x - 26)

- (-33x - 26): 33x + 26

= -32x + 20 + 33x + 26

Simplify -32x + 20 + 33x + 26: x + 46

= x + 46

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Answer 2

x +46

Explanation:

4(-8x + 5) – (-33x – 26)

Distribute

-32x +20 +33x +26

Combine like terms

x +46