can someone simplify 8+3(x-4) for me. I need works, answer, and reasoning

can someone simplify 8+3(x-4) for me. I need works, answer, and reasoning

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  1. First focus on the parentheses. Distribute the 3 by multiplying by x and -4.

    8 + 3(x-4) = 8 + 3x -12

    Then, combine like terms (things with x, things without an x, the 8 and -12)

    =3x – 4

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