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Simplify the expression 4(x + 5) - 3(7 + x)

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Answer:

x - 1

Explanation:

4(x+5)-3(7+x)

4( x + 5) = 4x + 20

4x+20-3(7+x)

-3(7 + x) = -21 - 3x

4x+20-21-3x

4x + 20 - 21 - 3x = x-1

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