What is the expression 4+8(3x−2)−7x when simplified?

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To simplify the expression, we need to apply the distributive property and combine like terms.

4 + 8(3x - 2) - 7x

First, let's distribute 8 to the terms inside the parentheses:

4 + 24x - 16 - 7x

Next, let's combine the x terms:

(24x - 7x) + 4 - 16

This simplifies to:

17x - 12

So, the simplified expression is 17x - 12.