Question

Solve. 7x − 2(3x + 4) =15?? show work

Answer 1

first distribute the 2 into the parenthess

Answer 2

you should get: 7x-6x-8=15

Answer 3

now, collect like terms

Answer 4

7x -6x-8 = 15
x -8 = 15
x = 15 + 8
x = 23

Answer 5

x-8=15
then add 8 to both sides
x=23

Answer 6

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