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Simplify the linear expression.

−3x+5(−8x−1)

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User Lei Li
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Answer:

-43x - 5

Explanation:

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User Angelo Genovese
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Answer:

-43x - 5

Explanation:

−3x + 5 (−8x −1)

First, distribute 5 into the parenthesis:

= −3x + 5 (−8x −1)

= -3x - 40x -5

Combine like terms:

= -43x - 5

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