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

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To simplify the expression 4 + 8(3x - 2) - 7, we can first distribute the 8 to each term inside the parentheses:

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

Next, simplify each term:

4 + 24x - 16 - 7

Combine like terms:

(4 - 16 - 7) + 24x

-19 + 24x

Therefore, the simplified expression is -19 + 24x.