SOLUTION: 5x-7(2-4x) i need to simplify the expression, but i don't know how?

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Question 105431: 5x-7(2-4x)
i need to simplify the expression, but i don't know how?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-7%282-4x%29 Start with the given expression


5x-14%2B28x Distribute


%285x%2B28x%29%2B%28-14%29 Group like terms

33x-14 Combine like terms