Question
Simplify 5(7x−2)−14x+4
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To simplify the expression \( 5(7x - 2) - 14x + 4 \), follow these steps:
1. Distribute the \( 5 \) to both terms inside the parentheses:
\[
5(7x) - 5(2) = 35x - 10
\]
2. Rewrite the expression:
\[
35x - 10 - 14x + 4
\]
3. Combine like terms. Start with the \( x \) terms:
\[
35x - 14x = 21x
\]
4. Now combine the constant terms:
\[
-10 + 4 = -6
\]
5. Combine everything together:
\[
21x - 6
\]
Thus, the simplified expression is:
\[
\boxed{21x - 6}
\]
1. Distribute the \( 5 \) to both terms inside the parentheses:
\[
5(7x) - 5(2) = 35x - 10
\]
2. Rewrite the expression:
\[
35x - 10 - 14x + 4
\]
3. Combine like terms. Start with the \( x \) terms:
\[
35x - 14x = 21x
\]
4. Now combine the constant terms:
\[
-10 + 4 = -6
\]
5. Combine everything together:
\[
21x - 6
\]
Thus, the simplified expression is:
\[
\boxed{21x - 6}
\]