Question

how to simplify 7x-3(4x-1)

Answer 1

7x - 3(4x - 1)

First, expand. / Your problem should look like: $7x - 12x + 3$
Second, subtract 7x - 12x to get -5x. / Your problem should look like: $-5x + 3$

Answer: -5x + 3

Answer 2

$7x-3(4x-1)\ \ \ |use\ the\ distributive\ property:a(b-c)=ab-ac\\\\=7x-3(4x)-3(-1)=7x-12x+3=\huge\boxed{-5x+3}$