How do you simplify 7+2 (4x - 3)?

3 Answers
Adrian D.
Jul 8, 2015

8x+1

Explanation:

Multiply out the terms and add similar terms:-
7+2(4x-3)=7+8x-6=8x+1

Alan P.
Jul 8, 2015

7+2(4x-3) = 1+8x

Explanation:

7+2(4x-3)
distributing the 2 over the terms of (4x-3)
color(white)("XXXX")=7+(2)(4x) -(2)(3)
performing the multiplication
color(white)("XXXX")= 7 +8x - 6
grouping like terms
color(white)("XXXX")=(7-6) + (8x)
performing the subtraction
color(white)("XXXX")=1 + 8x

Meave60
Jul 8, 2015

Distribute the 2, then simplify.

Explanation:

7+2(4x-3)

Distribute the 2.

7+2*4x+2*-3 =

Simplify.

7+8x-6 =

8x+1

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