Simplify 8-2(3-(5x-1))

Problem

8−2*(3−(5*x−1))

Solution

1. Distribute the negative sign into the innermost parentheses (5*x−1)

8−2*(3−5*x+1)

2. Combine the constant terms inside the parentheses.

8−2*(4−5*x)

3. Distribute the −2 into the remaining parentheses.

8−8+10*x

4. Simplify the expression by combining the remaining constant terms.

10*x

Final Answer

8−2*(3−(5*x−1))=10*x

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