To simplify the expression \((4n - 4) + (-8n + 1)\), you can combine like terms. 1. Distribute the plus sign: \[ 4n - 4 - 8n + 1 \] 2. Combine the \(n\) terms: \[ 4n - 8n = -4n \] 3. Combine the constant terms: \[ -4 + 1 = -3 \] Putting it all together, the simplified expression is: \[ -4n - 3 \]

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To simplify the expression \((4n - 4) + (-8n + 1)\), you can combine like terms.

Distribute the plus sign: \[ 4n - 4 - 8n + 1 \]
Combine the \(n\) terms: \[ 4n - 8n = -4n \]
Combine the constant terms: \[ -4 + 1 = -3 \]

Putting it all together, the simplified expression is: \[ -4n - 3 \]

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