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\text{Hey there!}


\bf{3(4x + 1) - (5x + 7)}


\text{FIRST: distribute the NEGATIVE sign}
\text{(On the RIGHT side of the problem/equation)}


\bf{-1 (5x + 7)}


\bf{-1(5x) + -1(7)}


\bf{-1(5x) = -5x}


\bf{-1(7) = -7}


\bf{\underline{= -5x - 7}}


\text{SECOND: distribute the LEFT side of the problem/equation}


\bf{3(4x+1)}


\bf{3(4x) + 3(1)}


\bf{3(4x) = 12x}


\bf{3(1) = 3}


\bf{\underline{12x+3}}


\text{THIRD: make the new equation}


\text{Equation becomes: \bf{12x + 3 - 5x - 7}}


\text{FOURTH: COMBINE your like terms}


\bf{(12x - 5x) + (3 - 7)}


\bf{12x - 5x = 7x}


\bf{3 - 7 = -4}


\text{ANSWER}


\boxed{\text{Thus, your answer is: \boxed{\huge\text{\bf7x - 4}}}}}\checkmark


\text{Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!}

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