SOLUTION: Can you simplify the following algebraic expression? 8x + 2[5 - (x - 3)] ?

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Question 270746: Can you simplify the following algebraic expression?
8x + 2[5 - (x - 3)] ?

Answer by Stitch(470)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, it can be simplied.
Given:
rewrite the equation
Combine like terms
Distribute the 2
Combine like terms

It can also be rewritten as if you divided by 2

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