Question

Simplify the expression: -2(7 − 2x) =

Answer 1

Simplify: - 2( 7 - 2x )

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−2(7 − 2x)

= (−2)(7 + − 2x)

= (−2)(7) + (−2)(−2x)

= −14 + 4x

Answer = 4x − 14

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Answer 2

-2 (7 - 2x)

Multiply -2 with 7 and -2x.

-14 + 4x

If the expression is = 0, then;

-14 + 4x = 0

4x = 14

x = 14 / 4

x = 7/2