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Simplify the expression. 7x² + 3 - 5(x² - 4)

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Answer:2x^2+23

Step-by-step explanation:

7x^2+3-5x^2+20 (distribute (-5) to x^2 and (-4))

2x^2+3+20 (combine like terms)

2x^2+23

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Your answer is 2x^2 + 23
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