How do you simplify $8(r+7t)-4(13t+5r)$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-02-03T16:25:48

See the entire simplification process below:

First, expand the terms within parenthesis:

$(8 xx r) + (8 xx 7t) - (4 xx 13t) - (4 xx 5r)$

$8r + 56t - 52t - 20r$

Next, group like terms:

$8r - 20r + 56t - 52t$

Now, combine like terms:

$(8 - 20)r + (56 - 52)t$

$-12r + 4t$ or $4t - 12r$

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