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Simplify the given algebraic expression.5(8x - 3) + 6x

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Answer


=46x-15

Step-by-step explanation

Given


5\left(8x-3\right)+6x

First, we have to multiply the number 5 times the terms inside de parenthesis and simplify:


(5\cdot8x-3\cdot5)+6x
=40x-15+6x

Then, we have to add similar terms:


=40x+6x-15
=46x-15

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