SOLUTION: Please help me simplify this expression and justify each step: x - 4(2x + 1)- 3 I am working with the Distributive Property.

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Question 502939: Please help me simplify this expression and justify each step: x - 4(2x + 1)- 3
I am working with the Distributive Property.
Answer by Alan3354(30993) About Me  (Show Source):
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x - 4(2x + 1)- 3
= x - 4*2x - 4*1 - 3
= x - 8x - 4 - 3
= -7x - 7