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What is the simplified form of this expression?

3x + (8x - 16)

A. 11x + 16
B. -5x
C. 11x - 16
D. -5x - 16


Sagot :

To simplify the given expression [tex]\( 3x + (8x - 16) \)[/tex], follow these steps:

1. Start with the expression [tex]\( 3x + (8x - 16) \)[/tex].

2. Distribute the terms inside the parentheses:
[tex]\[ 3x + 8x - 16 \][/tex]

3. Combine the like terms [tex]\( 3x \)[/tex] and [tex]\( 8x \)[/tex] to get:
[tex]\[ 11x \][/tex]

4. So the expression becomes:
[tex]\[ 11x - 16 \][/tex]

Therefore, the simplified form of the expression is [tex]\( 11x - 16 \)[/tex].

Hence, the correct answer is [tex]\( \boxed{11x - 16} \)[/tex].