Question 270746
Yes, it can be simplied.

Given:{{{8X + 2*(5 - (X-3))}}}
rewrite the equation
{{{8X + 2*(5 - X + 3))}}} Combine like terms
{{{8X + 2*(8 - X)}}} Distribute the 2
{{{8X + 16 - 2X}}} Combine like terms
{{{highlight(6X + 16)}}}

It can also be rewritten as {{{2*(3X + 8)}}} if you divided by 2