SOLUTION: 5(3x - 6) - 8(3x - 7) how do i simplify this??

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Question 114202: 5(3x - 6) - 8(3x - 7)
how do i simplify this??
Answer by jim_thompson5910(21672) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5%283x-6%29-8%283x-7%29 Start with the given expression

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%2815x-24x%29%2B%28-30%2B56%29 Group like terms

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