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Simplify to create an equivalent expression 4(3x +2) - 7x

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Answer:

5x + 8

Explanation:

To create an equivalent expression, we are going to simplify the expression as far as we can. To do this, we are going to first distribute what we can.

1. 4(3x+2) -7x

2. Distribute the 4.

3. 12x + 8 - 7x

4. Combine like terms.

5. 12x - 7x = 5x

6. 5x + 8

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