3(a-8)+8(ab+c)

To simplify the expression 3(a-8)+8(ab+c), follow the distributive property and combine like terms:

1. Distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses: 3 * a = 3a 3 * -8 = -24 So, the expression becomes 3a - 24 + 8(ab+c).

2. Distribute the 8 to both terms inside the second set of parentheses: 8 * ab = 8ab 8 * c = 8c So, the expression becomes 3a - 24 + 8ab + 8c.

3. Now, combine like terms by adding or subtracting terms with the same variable(s): The final simplified expression is 3a + 8ab + 8c - 24.