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Simplify the expression: -3(2x+4)-8x
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Simplify the expression: -3(2x+4)-8x

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Answer:

-14x-12

Explanation:

1) Expand by distributing terms.

-(6x+12)-8x

2) Remove parentheses.

-6x-12-8x

3) Collect like terms.

(-6x-8x)-12

4 Simplify.

−14x−12

User Silny ToJa
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Answer:

- 14x - 12

Explanation:

- 3(2x + 4) - 8x ← distribute terms in parenthesis by - 3

= - 6x - 12 - 8x ← collect like terms

= - 14x - 12

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