Question

Simplify 1/2(8x - 4) + 7x

Answer 1

Distribute 1/2 to both 8x and -4

8x(1/2) = 8x/2 = 4x

-4(1/2) = -4/2 = -2

4x - 2 + 7x

Combine like terms

4x (+7x) - 2

11x - 2 is your answer

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