8 (6a+7b) - 11 (2b+8a)

Simplify the expression

Distribute the 8 to parenthasis and 11 to parenthasis:

48a+56b-22b+88a

Add and subtract for Answer: 136a+34b

Lets solve the first part first.

8 (6a+7b)

Distribute the 8 to the 6a and 7b

48a+56b

Now the next half

-11 (2b+8a)

Distribute the - 11 to 2b and 8a

-22b-88a

Then we have to combine 48a 56b - 22 b - 88a

48a-88a = - 40a

56b-22b = 34b

-40a+34b