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(2x + 4) + (-7 - 3b) + (5 - 8x)
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User Starlyn
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Answer:

Explanation:

First, open the brackets.

(2x + 4) + (-7 - 3b) + (5 - 8x)

= 2x + 4 -7 - 3b + 5 -8x

Simplify the like terms.

= 2x - 8x - 3b + 4 -7 + 5

= -6x - 3b + 2

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