Question

Simplify
4(1 - 2b) + 7b - 10

Answer 1

`-b-6`

Explanation:

To simplify the given equation expand and group like terms:


`4(1 - 2b) + 7b - 10`
Expand:

`4(1 - 2b)=4-8b`

`4-8b+7b-10`
Group-like terms:

`-8b+7b+4-10`
Combine like terms:

`-8b+7b=-b`

`4-10=-6`

`-b-6`

The answer to your question is -b - 6.

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