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Someone explain what to do Which expression is equivalent to: -2(x + 4) - (3x + 8)

Someone explain what to do Which expression is equivalent to: -2(x + 4) - (3x + 8)
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Someone explain what to do
Which expression is equivalent to:
-2(x + 4) - (3x + 8)

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User Harsh Mittal
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Answer:


-5x-16

Explanation:


-2(x + 4) - (3x + 8)

Distribute
-2\left(x+4\right):


=-2x-8-\left(3x+8\right)

Distribute
-\left(3x+8\right):


=-2x-8-3x-8

Simplify:


=-2x-3x-8-8


=-5x-8-8


=-5x-16

Final Answer:
-5x-16

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