Answer:
6x - 8
Explanation:
8(x - 2) - 2 (x - 4) ← distribute parenthesis
= 8x - 16 - 2x + 8 ← collect like terms
= 6x - 8
6x-8
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
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