Question

8(x-2)-2(x-4)
Please show steps !!!!!

Answer 1

6x - 8

Explanation:

8(x - 2) - 2 (x - 4) ← distribute parenthesis

= 8x - 16 - 2x + 8 ← collect like terms

= 6x - 8

Answer 2

6x-8

Explanation:

to simplify you must distribute the parenthesis

so...

8x-16 -2x+8

now combine like terms

so..

8x-2x and 8-16

6x-8 is your final answer

hope this helps