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Simplify by combing like terms: -18 + 3(5x - 2) + 8

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15x-16

-18+15x-6+8

15x-16

Distribute the 3 to the rest of the numbers inside of the parenthesis. Combine your like terms (-18, -6, and 8) your answer should be as simple as it can get, make sure the order is descending order, X’s first then your other numbers.
User Anton Plebanovich
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Answer:

15x-16

Explanation:

3(5x-2)+(-18+8)

3(5x-2)-10

15x-6-10

15x+(-6-10)

15x-16

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