SOLUTION: Simplify the expression by distributing and collecting like terms. 7 – 4(x – 3) – 5x

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Question 252728: Simplify the expression by distributing and collecting like terms.
7 – 4(x – 3) – 5x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(28593) About Me  (Show Source):
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7+-+4%28x+-+3%29+-+5x Start with the given expression.


7+-+4x+%2B+4%283%29+-+5x Distribute


7+-+4x+%2B+12+-+5x Multiply


+-+9x+%2B+19 Combine like terms.


So 7+-+4%28x+-+3%29+-+5x=-+9x+%2B+19