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Simplify 5 + 2{x - 4[3x + 7(2 - x)]}.

-34x - 107
34x - 107
34x + 107

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Answer:

The answer is: 34x - 107.

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User Dilfish
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5 + 2(x - 4(3x + 7(2 - x)))
5 + 2(x - 4(3x + 14 - 7x))
5 +2(x - 4((3x - 7x) + 14))
5 + 2(x - 4(-4x + 14))
5 + 2(x + 16x - 56)
5 + 2(17x - 56)
5 + 34x - 112
34x - 107

The answer is: 34x - 107.
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