SOLUTION: Simplify the expression: -7[-2x � (3x + 8) + 5] � 3x + 7 i got -4(8x+7) as my solution and I'm not sure

Question 52665: Simplify the expression: -7[-2x � (3x + 8) + 5] � 3x + 7
i got -4(8x+7) as my solution and I'm not sure
Found 2 solutions by EduDragon, gsmani_iyer:
Answer by EduDragon(8) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First you always start from inside and move out.
so -7[-2x � (3x + 8) + 5] � 3x + 7 becomes -7[-2x - 3x - 8 + 5] - 3x + 7 by multiplying everything in the paranthesis by -1.
Then combine like terms in the brackets giving you -7[-5x - 3] - 3x + 7.
Now distribute the -7 which leaves you with: 35x + 21 - 3x + 7.
Finally combine like terms. And the answer is: 32x + 28 or 4(8x + 7).
Answer by gsmani_iyer(201) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

= First remove the innermost brackets.

= Simplify within bracket.

=

= 32x + 28 = 4(8x+7). Answer. I dont know where you have gone wrong to get negative 4 in the answer.

gsm
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