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Simplify. 3x – 8(x + 4)

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Answer:

-5x - 32

Explanation:

Use distributive rule : a(b + c) = ab + ac

3x - 8(x + 4) =3x + x*(-8) + 4*(-8)

= 3x - 8x - 32 {combine like terms}

= -5x - 32

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