Question

Simplify -8(4-3x)-17x

Answer 1

7x - 32

Explanation:

1. Distribute meaning multiply -8 by 4 then by -3x; this results in -32+24x.

2. Afterward, you rewrite your expression: -32+24x-17x.

3. Subtract like terms and rewrite for final answer: 7x-32

Answer 2

1. distribute the -8 into the parentheses and you get -32+24x-17x
2. combine like terms and get -32+7x
3. if you need to make it simpler set the equation = to zero -32+7x=0 and then add the 32 on both sides
4. 7x=32 and then divide by 7 and you get 32/7 or approximately 4.571

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