SOLUTION: It says simplify. 5(x-4)

SOLUTION: It says simplify. 5(x-4) - 2(8+x)

Question 540351: It says simplify. 5(x-4) - 2(8+x)
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Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(x-4) - 2(8+x)
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5x-20-16-2x
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3x-36
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Stan H.
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(x-4)-2(8+x)

5x-20-16-2x

(5x-2x)+(-20-16)

3x-36

So 5(x-4)-2(8+x) = 3x-36

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