What is the expression 4+8(3x−2)−7x when simplified? Apply the order of operations and the commutative and distributive properties. Show all your work

Answer 1

To simplify the expression, we will apply the distributive property and then use the order of operations (PEMDAS).

First, distribute the 8 to the terms inside the parentheses:
4 + 8 * 3x - 8 * 2 - 7x.

Next, simplify:
4 + 24x - 16 - 7x.

Now, combine like terms:
(24x - 7x) + (4 - 16),
17x - 12.

So, the simplified expression is 17x - 12.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Don’t use the distributive property first