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]
