Question

Can someone simplify 8+3(x-4) for me. I need works, answer, and reasoning

Answer 1

3x+-4

Explanation:

8+3(x-4)

8+3x-12

8-12+3x

-4+3x

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Answer 2

First focus on the parentheses. Distribute the 3 by multiplying by x and -4.

8 + 3(x-4) = 8 + 3x -12

Then, combine like terms (things with x, things without an x, the 8 and -12)

=3x - 4