To simplify the left side of the equation \( 4(2x - 2) + 2 = 8x - 8 \), we start by distributing the 4 to both terms inside the parentheses.
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Distribute the 4: \[ 4(2x) - 4(2) = 8x - 8 \]
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Then, rewrite the left side of the equation: \[ 8x - 8 + 2 = 8x - 8 \]
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Combine like terms on the left side: \[ 8x - 6 = 8x - 8 \]
Thus, the equation can be rewritten as: \[ 8x - 6 = 8x - 8 \]
So, filling in the blanks: \[ 8x - 6 + 2 = 8x - 8 \] Here, \( ? = 8x - 6 \) and \( ? = -6 \).