Simplify −4 (7b + 3) + 24b − 8. USE OPTIONS GIVEN

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4b − 20
−4b − 20
4b + 20
-4b + 20

Answer 1

To simplify the expression, we first distribute the -4 to the terms inside the parentheses:

-4(7b + 3) = -28b - 12

Then, we add the like terms:

-28b - 12 + 24b - 8 = -4b - 20

Therefore, the simplified expression is -4b - 20.