Question

Simplify the expression.
-8(3x – 5) + 3x

Answer 1

-21x+40 is the answer

Answer 2

-21x-40

Explanation:

First expand

-8(3x – 5) + 3x = -24x-40+3x

Now simplify by grouping like terms

-24x+3x= -21x

Now put it together

-21x-40

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