The expression 7 + 2(x – 3) + 5x is simplified correctly in the correct order. Which of the steps has an incorrect justification? step b step c step d step a

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Shalvah · Answer 1 · 2019-07-21T14:29:03+0000

7 + 2(x - 3) + 5x

= 7 + 2x - 6 + 5x distributed 2 into x - 3

= 7 - 6 + 2x + 5x grouped like terms together

= 1 + 7x

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