SOLUTION: 5x-7(2-4x) I don't understand how to do this problem.

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Question 903328: 5x-7(2-4x) I don't understand how to do this problem.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-7%282-4x%29

5x-7%282%29-7%28-4x%29

5x-14%2B28x

5x%2B28x-14

33x-14

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5x-7%282-4x%29 simplifies to 33x-14