simplify expression 4x-3(2+7x)

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 4x - 3(2 + 7x) \), follow these steps:

1. Distribute \(-3\) into the parentheses: \[ -3(2) - 3(7x) = -6 - 21x \]

2. Write the expression with the distributed terms: \[ 4x - 6 - 21x \]

3. Combine like terms (\(4x\) and \(-21x\)): \[ (4x - 21x) - 6 = -17x - 6 \]

Thus, the simplified expression is: \[ \boxed{-17x - 6} \]