What is the simplified expression for the expression below? -⅕(5 x + 20) - ¼(4x-28)

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Answer:

-2x+3

Explanation:

=-⅕(5 x + 20) - ¼(4x-28) <-- Distribute

=-x + -4 + -x +7 <-- Combine all like terms

=-2x+3

Phil Swenson answered Jan 14, 2021

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