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What is the value of x
(4x+7) 5(x-4)

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ANSWER: 20x^2-45x-140
STEPS: 1.) Distribute 5 through the parentheses: (4x+7)x5(x-4) --> (20x+35)x(x-4)
2.) Simplify the expression 20x^2-80x+35x-140
3.) Collect like terms, 20x^2-80x+35x-140 --> 20x^2-80x+35x-140 = 20x^2-45x-140
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The value of x should equal 27.

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