SOLUTION: I need help with this problem: 8x+3-4x apply the distributive property and simplify the expression

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Question 7329: I need help with this problem: 8x+3-4x apply the distributive property and simplify the expression
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  • Graphical form: simplifies to
  • Text form: 8x+3-4x simplifies to 4*x+3
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DETAILED EXPLANATION

Look at .
Moved 3 to the right of expression
It becomes .
Look at .
Eliminated similar terms highlight_red%28+8%2Ax+%29,highlight_red%28+-4%2Ax+%29 replacing them with highlight_green%28+%288-4%29%2Ax+%29
It becomes .
Look at .
Added fractions or integers together
It becomes .
Look at .
Remove unneeded parentheses around factor highlight_red%28+4+%29
It becomes .
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