Question

Simplify7(x+2) - 3(x-4)

Answer 1

4x+26

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1

apply the distributive property

`\begin{gathered} 7(x+2)-3(x-4) \\ 7x+14-3x+12 \end{gathered}`

Step 2

add similar terms

`\begin{gathered} 7x+14-3x+12 \\ 7x-3x+14+12 \\ 4x+26 \end{gathered}`