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What is Negative 2 (3 x + 12 y minus 5 minus 17 x minus 16 y + 4) simplified?

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Answer:

28x+8y+2

Explanation:

Write out the equation first: -2 (3x+12y-5-17x-16y+4)

Simplify within parentheses : -2 (-14x-4y-1)

Multiply by -2: 28x+8y+2