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Simplify 8(x + 3) - 2x.

Answer options:
A) 6 x + 3
B) 7 x
C) 6 x + 24

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Answer:

C) 6x + 24

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Combining Like Terms

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define expression

8(x + 3) - 2x

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute 8:                              8x + 24 - 2x
  2. Combine like terms(x):             6x + 24
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Answer:

  • 6x + 24 (C)

Step-by-step explanation:

To simplify:

[tex]8(x + 3) - 2x[/tex]

Opening the parentheses with Coeff. 8

[tex]8x + 24 - 2x[/tex]

Now combining the like terms:

[tex]8x - 2x + 24[/tex]

[tex]6x + 24[/tex]

And the correct option is C.