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Simplify the expression.
7x2 + 3 - 5(x^2- 4)

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Answer:

2x² + 23

Explanation:

Distribute the -5 and combine like terms.

7x² + 3 - 5(x² - 4) =

= 7x² + 3 - 5x² + 20

= 2x² + 23

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