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Answer:
Let's simplify step-by-step.
3a − 2 ( 8 + 4a )
Distribute:
= 3a + ( −2 ) ( 8 ) + ( −2 ) ( 4a )
= 3a + −16 + −8a
Combine Like Terms:
= 3a + −16 + −8a
= ( 3a + −8a ) + ( −16 )
Answer:
= −5a − 16
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