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Simplify the expression.

7x+3(x−2)−4x+8


(1 point)
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6x+14

6x+2

14x+2

14x+14

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To simplify the expression \(7x + 3(x - 2) - 4x + 8\), follow these steps:

  1. Distribute \(3\) in \(3(x - 2)\): \[ 3(x - 2) = 3x - 6 \]

  2. Substitute that back into the expression: \[ 7x + 3x - 6 - 4x + 8 \]

  3. Combine like terms: \[ (7x + 3x - 4x) + (-6 + 8) = (7x + 3x - 4x) + 2 \] \[ 6x + 2 \]

Thus, the simplified expression is \(6x + 2\).

The correct response is: 6x + 2.