Question

distribute and combine like terms. \\(-7(2x - 8) + 8\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute -7

Multiply -7 with each term inside the parentheses: $-7(2x - 8) = -7\times2x + (-7)\times(-8) = -14x + 56$

Step2: Combine with +8

Add 8 to the result from Step 1: $-14x + 56 + 8 = -14x + 64$

Answer:

$-14x + 64$