Question
Rewrite in simplest terms: 2, r, minus, 3, left parenthesis, 5, r, minus, 8, right parenthesis2r−3(5r−8)
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To simplify the expression \(2r - 3(5r - 8)\), follow these steps:
1. Distribute \(-3\) into the parentheses:
\[
-3(5r - 8) = -15r + 24
\]
2. Now combine this with \(2r\):
\[
2r - 15r + 24 = -13r + 24
\]
So, the expression \(2r - 3(5r - 8)\) simplifies to:
\[
-13r + 24
\]
1. Distribute \(-3\) into the parentheses:
\[
-3(5r - 8) = -15r + 24
\]
2. Now combine this with \(2r\):
\[
2r - 15r + 24 = -13r + 24
\]
So, the expression \(2r - 3(5r - 8)\) simplifies to:
\[
-13r + 24
\]