Perform the indicated operations.
-$$8 x - ( 15 - 4 x )$$
A) $12 x + 15$
B) $4 x + 15$
C) $12 x - 15$
D) $4 x - 15$

Name: Perform the indicated operations. -\[8 x - ( 15 - 4 x )\] A) $12 x + 15$ B) $4 x + 15$ C) $12 x - 15$ D) $4 x - 15$
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First, distribute the negative sign inside the parentheses: $8x - 15 + 4x$. Then, combine like terms: $8x + 4x - 15 = 12x - 15$.

Perform the Indicated Operations 8x−(15−4x)8 x - ( 15 - 4 x )8x−(15−4x)

Perform the Indicated Operations $8 x - ( 15 - 4 x )$