SOLUTION: can you help me simplify this problem step by step -6[16a-8(2a-2)]

Algebra.Com
Question 708564: can you help me simplify this problem step by step
-6[16a-8(2a-2)]

Answer by vheroli(126)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

First, distribute the -8 inside the parentheses:
=
Then multiply (be careful with the sign):
=
Simplify first inside the parentheses:
=
Then multiply:
=
Answer: -96

RELATED QUESTIONS

Can you help me with this problem step by step please... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)
Can someone help me solve this step by step? Simplify the expression.... (answered by waynest)
Can you please help me simplify this equation: {{{ 7/(y-8)-6/(8-y) }}}. Can I also get... (answered by Maths68)
I need help solving the solution for A. The problem is A: 2a/3=8+4a. Can you show me step (answered by stanbon)
can you please explain step by step this problem 2a^-2/(2a)^-3 i am really having a hard... (answered by Alan3354)
can you show me how to work this problem out step by step. 2/5x + 6 =... (answered by ewatrrr,stanbon)
x + 5/6 = 3 1/2 can you please show me step by step to solving this... (answered by Alan3354,solver91311)
can you please help me step by step on how to solve this problem... (answered by Alan3354,josgarithmetic,macston)
can you help me solve this problem step by step 3x+b=6x solve for... (answered by jim_thompson5910)