Question

Simplify the expression below: 3(7x) – 2(4 – x)

Answer 1

23x - 8

Explanation:

Answer 2

23x – 8.

Explanation:

Given : 3(7x) – 2(4 – x).

To find : Simplify the expression below:

Solution : We have given that

3(7x) – 2(4 – x).

Distribute 3 over 7x and 2 over (4-x).

21x – 8 + 2x

Combine like terms

21x + 2x - 8

23x – 8.

Therefore, 23x – 8.