SOLUTION: 24u-6(8-4u)+52= Please show the steps to slove so I can use it as an example. Thanks, Bruce

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Question 100421: 24u-6(8-4u)+52=

Please show the steps to slove so I can use it as an example.
Thanks,
Bruce
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
24u-6%288-4u%29%2B52


24u-6%2A8-6%2A4u%2B52 Distribute


24u-48%2B24u%2B52 Multiply



48u%2B4 Combine like terms


So 24u-6%288-4u%29%2B52 simplifies to 48u%2B4