Question

Use the Distributive Property to simplify the algebraic expression: 7(2n - 4) + 5

Answer 1

14n - 23

Explanation:

Our task is to simplify the expression:

`\pmb{7(2n-4)+5}`

`\pmb{14n-28+5}`

Combine like terms:

`\pmb{14n-23}`

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Answer 2

Answer:
`14n-23`

We are given the following:
`7(2n-4)+5` In order to solve for this equation, we have to use the 7 to plug in to the numbers in the parentheses, and then simplify everything from there.

1. Simplifying 7 with 2n and -4 gives us an equation of
   `14n-28+5`
2. This equation can still be simplified specifically the -28 and the positive 5. -28 + 5 Is -23
3. Lastly when we put the equation altogether we have:
   `14n-23` since there are no more like terms, the equation can no longer be simplified.