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Please help I really CANNOT get this wrong so pls:
2x-7-5(4x-7)

User Qliq
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Answer:

-18x + 28

Explanation:

2x-7-5(4x-7)

1. Distributive Property

2x - 7 - 5*4x - 5*-7 ( 2 negatives make a positive)

2x - 7 - 20x + 35

2. Combine like terms

2x - 7 - 20x + 35

-18x + 28

you cannot simplify it anymore

User Adam Carter
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Answer:

Explanation:

2x - 7 -5(4x-7)

2x - 7 -20x + 35

-18x + 28

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