SOLUTION: -3-8(-5a-1) Thank you whoever helps.

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Question 105467: -3-8(-5a-1)
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3-8%28-5a-1%29 Start with the given expression


-3%2B40a%2B8 Distribute


%2840a%29%2B%28-3%2B8%29 Group like terms


40a%2B5 Combine like terms