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5(8x-3)+4(-6x-4)
Distribute then simplify

2 Answers

5 votes
40x - 15 - 24x - 16

16x - 1
6 votes

Answer:

16x - 31

Explanation:

Write the full equation:

5(8x - 3) +4(-6x - 4)

Distribute:

40x - 15 - 24x - 16

Combine Like Terms:

16x - 15 - 16

Your answer is:

16x - 31

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