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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: \[ \boxed{21x - 6} \]