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

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Question 540351: It says simplify. 5(x-4) - 2(8+x)
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (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) About Me  (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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