Question

Simplify 5 + 2{x - 4[3x + 7(2 - x)]}

Answer 1

34x - 107

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Answer 2

34x - 107.

Explanation:

5 + 2{x - 4[3x + 7(2 - x)]}

= 5 + 2[x - 4(3x + 14 - 7x)]

= 5 + 2[x - 4(-4x + 14)]

= 5 + 2(x + 16x - 56)

= 5 + 2(17x - 56)

= 5 + 34x - 112

= 34x - 107

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