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Simplify this expression
4(1 - 3x) + 7x - 8

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Answer:

- 5x - 4

Explanation:

Given

4(1 - 3x) + 7x - 8 ← distribute parenthesis

= 4 - 12x + 7x - 8 ← collect like terms

= (- 12x + 7x ) + (4 - 8) = - 5x - 4

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Answer:

-5x - 4

Explanation:

first distribute

4(1 - 3x) + 7x - 8

4 - 12x + 7x - 8

then combine like terms

-5x - 4

and thats it

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