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Simplify 5 + 2{x - 4[3x + 7(2 - x)]}.
-34x - 107
34x - 107
34x + 107

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Answer:

b) 34x - 107

Explanation:

User The Disintegrator
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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 \\ \\ Answer: \fbox {34x - 107}
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