Greetings!
Simplify the Expression:
[tex]=7x-(3x+8)[/tex]
Distribute the Parenthesis. How? Multiply the contents of the parenthesis by the value outside of the parenthesis:
[tex]=7x-1*3x+-1*8[/tex]
[tex]=7x-3x-8[/tex]
Combine Like terms.
The Answer Is:
[tex]=4x-8[/tex]
Hope this helps.
-Benjamin
