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Simplify the expression: (7x - 8)(-5)

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Answer:

-35x + 40

Explanation:

  1. Re-arrange: -5(7x - 8)
  2. Apply the distributed property, so it now looks like this: -35x - -40
  3. Simplify: -35x + 40

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