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Simplify 8(3 - 2x).

16x - 24
24x - 16
24 - 16x

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Answer:

The last option (24 - 16x)

Explanation:

You must FOIL the equation by multiplying every expression within the parentheses by 8, the number outside the parentheses.


8*3=24\\8*-2x=-16x\\24-16x

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24 - 16x

Explanation:

8(3-2x)

=24 - 16x

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