Question 664680
Starting with
4(e+3)-2(e-4)
Distribute the 4 and 2
4e + (4)(3) - 2e - 2(-4) 
4e + 12 - 2e - (-8)
Group like terms
4e - 2e + 12 + 8
Combine like terms
2e + 20
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