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Simplify the expression using the distributive property.

One-fourth (4 x minus 8) minus 2 (5 x + 6)

Identify the expression in its simplest form.
11x + 10
x – 14 – 10x
1x – 2 – 10x – 12
–9x – 14

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Answer:

-9x-14

Step-by-step explanation: i got it right on edge

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Answer:

-9x-14

Explanation:

Using distributive property, we can simplify the expression to x - 2 - 10x - 12

Then we can combine like terms and get -9x - 14

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