First, we need to distribute the 8 to the terms inside the parentheses:
4 + 8(3x) - 8(2) - 7x
Simplifying further, we get:
4 + 24x - 16 - 7x
Next, we can combine like terms:
(24x - 7x) + (4 - 16)
Simplifying further:
17x - 12
So, the simplified expression is 17x - 12.
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.
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