Which expression is equivalent to 8 x 3 + 8 - x 3 - 2 ?

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Choice B is correct. The given expression is equivalent to 8 x 3 + 8 - x 3 - - 2 , or 8 x 3 + 8 - x 3 + 2 . Combining like terms in this expression yields 7 x 3 + 10 . Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 8 x 3 + 8 - 2 , not 8 x 3 + 8 - x 3 - 2 . Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 8 x 3 + 8 - - 2 , not 8 x 3 + 8 - x 3 - 2 . Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 8 x 3 + 8 - x 3 + 2 , not 8 x 3 + 8 - x 3 - 2 .

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