Step-by-step explanation:
Substitute x = 2 into the expression:
[tex]16-(2+8)[/tex]
Simplify what's in the parentheses:
[tex]16-10[/tex]
Subtract:
[tex]6[/tex]
[tex]6[/tex] is your simplified answer.
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