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What is the simplified expression for the expression below? Negative one-fifth (5 x + 20) minus one-fourth (4 x minus 28)

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Answer:

-2x + 3

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out expression

-1/5(5x + 20) - 1/4(4x - 28)

Step 2: Distribute

-1/5(5)x - 1/5(20) - 1/4(4)x + 1/4(28)

Step 3: Multiply

-x - 4 - x + 7

Step 4: Combine like terms

-2x + 3

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