perform the indicated operation by removing the parentheses and combining like terms.

((-3x - 2) - (4x + 8)\)

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perform the indicated operation by removing the parentheses and combining like terms.

((-3x - 2) - (4x + 8)\)

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Distribute the negative sign

Group and combine like terms

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