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2(3u-5)-8u

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To simplify the expression \( 2(3u - 5) - 8u \), follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the \( 2 \) in the first part of the expression:

\[ 2 \cdot 3u - 2 \cdot 5 = 6u - 10 \]

  1. Now substitute this back into the expression:

\[ 6u - 10 - 8u \]

  1. Combine like terms (the \( u \) terms):

\[ 6u - 8u - 10 = -2u - 10 \]

So, the simplified expression is:

\[ -2u - 10 \]