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Simplify the expression.-2(g + 4) + 7g
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Simplify the expression.-2(g + 4) + 7g

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5g - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

-2(g + 4) + 7g​

expand the parenthesis:

-2×g -2×4 + 7g

Multiplication of same sign gives positive number. Multiplication of opposite signs give negative number.

-2g - 8 + 7g

collect like terms:

-2g + 7g - 8

5g - 8

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