5( x - 7 )

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To simplify the expression \( 5( x - 7 ) \), you can distribute the 5 to both terms inside the parentheses:

\[ 5( x - 7 ) = 5x - 35 \]

So, \( 5( x - 7 ) \) simplifies to \( 5x - 35 \).