Q. Which expression is equivalent to the expression below?7(4x+8)−7x7(4x+8−7x)35x+818x+1521x+56
Distribute and Multiply: First, distribute the 7 into the parentheses.7(4x+8)=7×4x+7×8=28x+56
Subtract and Combine Terms: Now, subtract 7x from the result of the distribution.28x+56−7xCombine like terms (28x and −7x).(28−7)x+56=21x+56
Check for Accuracy: Check the original expression and the final simplified expression to ensure that no steps have been missed and that all operations have been performed correctly.Original expression: 7(4x+8)−7xFinal simplified expression: 21x+56No steps have been missed, and all operations are correct.
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