Question

What is an equivalent way to write the expression without grouping symbols?

7(4−x)

Answer 1

Answer:

28 - 7x

Step-by-step explanation:

You do the number 7 times each item in the brackets.

7 × 4 = 28

7 × x = 7x

At the end, you join the answers together with the minus '-' symbol.

Answer 2

Answer:

28 -7x

Step-by-step explanation:

7(4−x)

Distribute

7*4 - 7*x

28 -7x