SOLUTION: use the distributive property to simplify 7(-5x + 7)

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Question 668726: use the distributive property to simplify 7(-5x + 7)
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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Distribute the 7 to both terms inside the parenthesis.
7*(-5x) + 7 * (7) = -35x + 49 <--- answer