Simplify the expression. 2(3x+4)−3(2x−2)+8(x−5)

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Expanding the expression, we get:
2(3x+4)−3(2x−2)+8(x−5) = 6x + 8 - 6x + 6 + 8x - 40

Combining like terms, we have:
= (6x - 6x + 8x) + (8 + 6 - 40)
= 8x - 26

Thus, the simplified expression is 8x - 26.