Question

Simplify
4(w + 2) - 7

Answer 1

4w +1

Explanation:

4(w + 2) - 7

Distribute

4*w + 4*2 -7

4w +8-7

Combine like terms

4w +1

Answer 2

Hey there!

4(w + 2) - 7

DISTRIBUTE 4 WITHIN the PARENTHESES

= 4(w) + 4(2) - 7

= 4w + 8 - 7

COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

= 4w + 1

Answer: 4w + 1

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