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1/2 (8x-2) + 3/4 (8x-16) please help me with this

User LordNeo
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Answer:

10x - 13

Explanation:

1/2 (8x - 2) + 3/4 (8x - 16) Distribute the fractions. ->

(to distribute multiply the number outside the parentheses to each one inside the parentheses. Ex: 1/2 x 8 = 4 so its 4x for the first one, then do that same for 1/2 and -2)

4x - 1 + 6x - 12 Add like terms. ->

(Add the like terms are numbers/variables that are similar. Ex: 4x and 6x, add them together and you get 10x then do the same for -1 and -12)

10x - 13 <- The Answer

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