Question

Rewrite the expression using Distributive Property, then simplify

4(x+7)+5(x-3)-2x

Answer 1

4(x + 7) + 5(x - 3) - 2x
4(x) + 4(7) + 5(x) - 5(3) - 2x
4x + 28 + 5x - 12 - 2x
4x + 5x - 2x + 28 - 12
9x - 2x + 16
7x - 16