To simplify the expression \( 8(5x - 2) \), you need to distribute the 8 to both terms inside the parentheses:
\[ 8(5x) - 8(2) = 40x - 16 \]
So, the simplified expression is:
\[ 40x - 16 \]
8(5x-2)
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To simplify the expression \( 8(5x - 2) \), you need to distribute the 8 to both terms inside the parentheses:
\[ 8(5x) - 8(2) = 40x - 16 \]
So, the simplified expression is:
\[ 40x - 16 \]