Question

Simplify 5(x-4)+3x-9x+7. Show your work.
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Answer 1

Answer: -x-13

Explanation:

1. Collect like terms

5(x-4)+(3x-9x)+7

2. Simplify

5(x-4)-6x+7

3. Expand

5x-20-6x+7

4. Collect like terms

(5x+6x)(-20+7)

5. Simplify

-x-13

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Answer 2

5(x-4)+3x-9x+7

mutiply the bracket by 5

(5)(x)= 5x

(5)(-4)= -20

5x-20+3x-9x+7

5x+3x-9x-20+7 ( combine like terms)

do 5x+3x first

5x+3x= 8x

8x-9x-20+7

8x-9x= -x

-20+7=-13

answer:

-x-13 or -13-x